OOH & ECC Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bridge Referrals Ltd; East Boldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nights on/off shift

Certificate uplift

6.6 weeks leave

Birthday day off

Health Shield

CPD allowance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Bridge Referrals Ltd is expanding its Emergency Vet Team (EVT) and seeks an experienced ECC Registered Veterinary Nurse for out-of-hours work. Join a founding team delivering ICU and emergency care in a supportive, high-performance environment.

The role includes 4 nights on/6 nights off, up to 6.6 weeks leave, a certificate uplift, CPD allowance, birthday day off, Health Shield cover, and Cycle to Work. Work with a forward-thinking team focused on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in practice.
• Proven experience in Emergency & Critical Care and/or ICU (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide ECC and ICU nursing care in night shifts.
• Support emergency triage, admissions and peri-operative care.
• Work closely with veterinary surgeons and nursing team.

Skills

ICU care

Emergency Care

OOH experience

Communication

Education

RCVS registered

Job description

• 4 nights on / 6 nights off
• £1,100 uplift per relevant additional certificate, up to 2 certificates
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Health Shield healthcare benefits, provided to all new employees
• Generous CPD allowance and ongoing training
• Cycle to Work scheme

Are you an experienced ECC nurse with a strong background in ICU care, looking for a rewarding out-of-hours role?

Bridge Referrals is expanding, and we’re excited to introduce Emergency Vet Team (EVT) – a brand-new out-of-hours and emergency service built from the ground up to deliver exceptional patient care while creating a workplace where nurses genuinely enjoy working out of hours.

This is a rare opportunity to join a founding team, helping shape how an ECC service runs while working in a highly supportive, forward-thinking environment.

We’re looking for Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) who are confident working overnight, think calmly under pressure and enjoy being part of a close-knit clinical team. Previous OOH experience is highly desirable.

The Role

As an OOH/ECC RVN, you will play a vital role in the delivery of emergency and critical care, working alongside our veterinary surgeons to manage a varied and complex caseload.

You will be heavily involved in the nursing of critically ill patients, requiring confidence in:

• ICU and high-dependency patient care
• Emergency triage, admissions and patient support
• Involvement in emergency surgeries
• Advanced anaesthesia and peri-operative support

This is a hands-on role where your nursing skills will be fully utilised at an advanced level.

Facilities & Clinical Environment

You’ll be working within a truly advanced clinical setting. Our facilities include MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, fluoroscopy (dedicated theatre), separate medical and surgical wards, an in-house laboratory, advanced anaesthesia equipment and ventilators.

Our new ICU/high-dependency unit will further enhance our ability to care for complex and critically ill patients, placing nursing care at the centre of everything we do.

• RCVS registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Minimum of two years’ experience in practice
• Proven experience in Emergency & Critical Care and/or ICU (essential)
• Previous out-of-hours experience is advantageous
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work confidently under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail and competent IT skills
• A proactive approach to learning and ongoing professional development