Night Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier veterinary service provider in England is seeking an experienced part-time Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their modern practice. This role offers a unique night rota with five nights on and nine nights off, providing a remarkable work-life balance. Ideal for qualified candidates wishing to engage in diverse medical and surgical cases, this position includes exposure to high-level diagnostic tools and ECC. Competitive benefits package including health care, life assurance, and ongoing professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Health care from day one

Life assurance (3× salary)

5–6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

£750 CPD + 2 paid CPD days

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ qualified experience.
• Confidence working independently overnight.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of medical and surgical patients.
• Work alongside a night vet.
• Handle high-level diagnostics and emergency cases.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Monitoring

Calm approach

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Part-Time Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Up to £31,500 FTE | 5 Nights On / 9 Nights Off | Sole-Charge Role | Advanced Hospital Facilities

Why Apply?

• Rare night rota offering exceptional work–life balance

• Sole-charge nursing role—responsibility without overwhelming hours

• Work within a fully refurbished well equipped for advanced and complex cases

• Ideal for RVNs seeking clinical growth, ECC exposure, or additional income

The Opportunity

A modern, fully equipped practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part‑time night position. This role is perfect for someone wanting a lighter schedule, an additional income stream, or a more focused caseload while still working at an advanced clinical level.

You’ll work alongside a night vet and support a wide range of medical and surgical patients, including those referred from surrounding practices. With CT, endoscopy, ultrasound and multiple theatres on site, you’ll gain exposure to high‑level diagnostics and ECC cases in a calm, structured overnight environment.

What’s on Offer

• 5 nights on, 9 nights off (rolling rota)

• Part‑time permanent contract

• Sole-charge nursing with vet support

• High‑level caseload including inpatient care, emergencies, and post‑op recovery

• A setting ideal for developing ECC, critical care, and advanced nursing skills

What You’ll Bring

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Minimum 2 years’ qualified experience

• Confidence working independently overnight

• Strong patient care, triage and monitoring skills

• Calm, capable, and proactive approach

Benefits

• Health care from day one

• Life assurance (3× salary)

• 5–6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional paid days leave

• £750 CPD + 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificate options

• RCVS + VDS fees covered

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff discounts

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

If you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral.

Ref : JOB-56470