OOH Weekend Day RVN

CVS Veterinary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts on pet care

Job summary

CVS Vets-24/7 Canterbury is seeking an Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal team in Canterbury, Kent. You will work on Saturdays and Sundays (1 in 4 weekends), 7:45am-7:15pm, providing high‑quality nursing care during the after-hours period.

As an RVN, you will support patient recovery, communicate with owners, and collaborate with on-call vets and twilight nurses to deliver continuous care. A commitment to compassionate, evidence‑based practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered RVN.
• Out-of-hours experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hours nursing care.
• Support patient recovery and owner communication.
• Collaborate with on-call vets and twilight nurses.

Skills

RVN

Clinical nursing

Job description

OOH Weekend Day RVN - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Onsite

Location: Canterbury

Practice Type: First opinion

Type: Part Time

Hours: 5-6 hours per week (on average)

Shifts: 7:45am - 7:15pm Saturday and Sunday (1 in 4 weekends)

Salary: £5,132.40 (based 5-6 hours per week average across the calendar month)

Your journey starts here.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As out of hours Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness-monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job-it's in our nature.

We put our people first-because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands‑on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

CVS Vets-24/7, Canterbury is small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses and receptionists. Our facilities give you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.

We offer referral services in cardiology and respiratory, internal medicine, radiography, endoscopy, feline hyperthyroidism and surgery to both our clients and other veterinary practices.

You will have support from both on call vet surgeons and twilight nurses meaning you collaborate with both our day and night shift teams. So you will be fully integrated with the whole team whilst still enjoying autonomy and managing your own night.

About you:

We're looking for an OOH (Out of Hours) Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here in Canterbury, Kent. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every night.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi‑million‑pound improvement fund.