OOH Veterinary Nurse

Ivc; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance £550

RCVS fees covered

Job summary

inspiring vet care Moorview Referrals is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Northumberland-based referral hospital in a full-time capacity. The role is outside of regular hours (OOH) and involves a 4-on, 8-off rota with 13.5-hour shifts from 6 pm to 7:30 am, and approximately 35 hours of cover per year.

You will rotate through areas including ECC, medicine kennels, and Emergency Critical Care, triaging and caring for critical patients alongside two RVNs and a small

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Experience in referral nursing and out of hours work is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients in an Out of Hours setting.
• Rotate through ECC, medicine kennels, and emergency care to gain exposure to diverse cases.
• Work with a small, supportive team to triage and care for critical patients.
• Contribute to handovers and participate in a 4-on, 8-off rota with long shifts.
• Support development towards ECC qualifications with team backing.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice

Communication skills

Organisation

Proactive learning

Out of hours experience

Referral nursing

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 Registered 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 withexpertisein 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...

We’relooking for a confident and motivatedMultidisciplinaryVeterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and deliveringhigh standardsof care.You’llbring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communicationskills 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

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development in a referral setting. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• 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 retail

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £40,000 pa DOE