OOH Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees covered

CPD allowance: £550 + 24hrs paid leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking an OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Moorview Referrals in Northumberland. You will deliver high-quality nursing care across emergency and critical care, medicine and surgery, while supporting excellent client experiences within a busy referral hospital.

The role operates on a 4-on, 8-off rota with 13.5-hour shifts from 6pm to 7:30am, plus approximately 35 hours of cover throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours and participate in a referral environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients during OOH shifts.
• Support excellent client experiences and care continuity.
• Rotate through ECC, medicine kennels, and other departments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

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 and dedicated OOH Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.

Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital located in beautiful Northumberland, within easy reach of the stunning coastline and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our modern facility is equipped to the highest standards, including four operating theatres (one with fluoroscopy), CT and MRI scanners, a new electrochemotherapy machines for oncology patients, multiple ultrasound machines, and advanced endoscopy equipment. We are proud to keep many cases under our care for rehabilitation, as part of our onsite rehab centre we have physio and hydrotherapy equipment allowing pets to continue their treatment.

We are a large, supportive clinical team with expertise in many different areas, working together to deliver exceptional patient care across a wide range of disciplines. We offer referral services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, ECC, and cardiology, providing a varied and rewarding caseload. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards zero pain certification, we are committed to continually raising standards in patient care.

How You'll Make a Difference

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

The role follows a 4-on, 8-off rota, working 13.5-hour shifts from 6 pm to 7:30 am, although Friday and weekend shifts may vary slightly to accommodate handovers. In addition, 35 hours of cover are required throughout the year, which may include annual leave, sickness or critical care cover.

You'll have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of areas, including kennels, medicine kennels and Emergency and Critical Care, where you'll gain experience in triaging and caring for critical patients. You'll work alongside a supportive team of two other RVNs, one Veterinary Surgeon and two Animal Care Assistants.

We’re particularly interested in nurses with a passion for ECC. An existing ECC certificate would be a bonus, but if you’re keen to work towards one, the team can support you in developing your skills and pursuing further qualifications.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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
• Experience in referral nursing and out of hours work preferred but not essential

We’re also keen to hear from newly qualified nurses looking to take the next step in their career within a busy referral environment. You will join an experienced team that will provide ongoing support and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and explore your areas of interest. With exposure to a wide range of complex referral cases, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and develop your career across multiple areas of referral nursing.

How We’ll Support You

• Access to e-learning courses and practical workshops through our dedicated Nurse Academy to improve your clinical knowledge and technical skills
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into specialist referral nursing or leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £40,000 pa DOE