Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse - Cambridge

Purosearch; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD opportunities

Modern facilities

Wellbeing-focused team culture

Supportive team environment

Résumé du poste

Purosearch Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Out-of-Hours RVN to join a busy overnight team. You will deliver high-quality care, triage emergencies, support anesthesia and care for inpatients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires ECC/emergency nursing experience, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. A collaborative team, modern facilities, CPD opportunities, and a generous benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• ECC, emergency nursing, or first opinion practice experience.
• Anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Excellent patient care and clinical nursing skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare and team collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Emergency triage and critical care nursing.
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised inpatients.
• Anaesthesia support and perioperative care.
• Assisting veterinary surgeons with emergency procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical standards.
• Delivering compassionate care to patients and clients during out-of-hours periods.

Connaissances

ECC experience

Emergency nursing

Anaesthesia and inpatient care

Clinical nursing skills

Communication

Formation

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Description du poste

Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse - Cambridge

Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Night Nurse

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £37,900 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shifts

Not Your Average Night Shift

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate

Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a busy and supportive veterinary team in Cambridge.

This role is ideal for an RVN with a passion for

emergency and critical care (ECC), inpatient nursing, and anaesthesia, who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys variety in their caseload.

Working within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to both

first opinion out-of-hours cases and

specialist referral inpatients, while collaborating closely with experienced veterinary surgeons and specialists.

The Role

As an Out-of-Hours RVN / Night Nurse, the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering exceptional overnight patient care, including:

• Emergency triage and critical care nursing
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised inpatients
• Anaesthesia support and perioperative care
• Assisting veterinary surgeons with emergency procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical standards
• Delivering compassionate care to patients and clients during out-of-hours periods

This is a highly collaborative environment with a strong team ethos, offering the opportunity to work alongside

European and RCVS Specialists while continuing to develop advanced clinical skills.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a repeating

21-day rota, consisting of:

7 Night Shifts: 18:30 - 07:30

1 Saturday Shift: 11:00 - 18:45

1 Sunday Shift: 07:30 - 18:45

In addition to the standard rota, the successful candidate may be required to work up to

156 additional hours annually on an ad hoc basis to support operational requirements, holiday cover, or staff absences.

Average working hours equate to approximately

40 hours per week across the year.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Exposure to both
• GP out-of-hours emergencies and
• Access to modern facilities and advanced equipment
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to work alongside highly experienced clinicians and specialists
• Varied and rewarding caseload with excellent learning opportunities

Candidate Requirements

The practice is looking for a confident and motivated RVN who possesses:

• Qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• ECC, emergency nursing, or first opinion practice
• anaesthesia and inpatient care
• Excellent patient care and clinical nursing skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• The ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and team collaboration

This role would particularly suit nurses who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working as part of a close-knit overnight team.

• Competitive salary of £37,900 per annum
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Generous CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to modern veterinary equipment and facilities
• Wellbeing-focused team culture
• Opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills within a referral setting