Night Veterinary Nurse

Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

CPD £550 + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Job summary

Rowe Vets in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic OOH Nurse to join the team on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality nursing care overnight to inpatients and support emergency cases within a busy 24-hour hospital.

The role requires an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with clinical experience, strong communication, and excellent organisation. Benefits include 38.5 hours per week, 7 on/7 off night shifts, and firm development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is essential.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive learning and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to inpatients overnight.
• Monitor and assess patients and escalate concerns.
• Support emergency and critical care cases.
• Ensure hospital operations run safely during night shifts.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated OOH Nurse to join our team at Rowe Vets on a full-time basis.

Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke is a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital and referral centre based in Bristol and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, soft tissue, ophthalmology and internal medicine cases. We have all imaging facilities with access to MRI.

We have dedicated team of Referral clinicians, RVNs and Support teams and you would be working alongside a dedicated OOHs team. As part of our team, you will be providing high quality nursing care to a variety of cases in all disciplines and support our referral cases.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a OOH Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

Working as part of our out-of-hours and hospital team, you will be responsible for providing overnight care to inpatients, monitoring patients, supporting emergency cases and ensuring the hospital operates safely and effectively throughout the night.

Working Pattern

• 38.5 hours per week
• Monday-Sunday 8pm - 8am working 7 on 7 off

General Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients overnight
• Ensuring patients are comfortable and their needs are met throughout the night
• Supporting emergency and critical care cases
• Monitoring and assessing patients, recognising changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £35,000 DOE