Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; Stinchcombe; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Cycle to Work

RCVS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Vale Vets (Dursley) in Stinchcombe, part of IVC Evidensia UK, seeks an experienced Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse to deliver advanced nursing care and support complex cases in our wards. The role features a 7-night-on, 14-nights-off pattern, averaging 28 hours per week, within a dedicated OOH team.

You will bring RVN registration, strong clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice in a busy referral/FO hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills in OOHs.
• Experience with complex cases in referral or busy hospital settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a small OOH team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care and support the management of complex cases in wards.
• Work 7 nights on, 14 nights off, averaging 28 hours per week.
• Collaborate with the OOH team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

RVN registration

OOH nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

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.

At Vale Vets and Referrals, we have gone through a hospital expansion, so we have facilities consisting of 5 theatres, a medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray, larger ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, and separate exotics ward. We also have an onsite CT scanner.

We have a large team of 38 RVNs, SVNs, and hospital assistants. Many of our RVNs hold advanced diplomas and certificates and therefore can offer junior members of the team support and learning opportunities. We actively encourage and support the development of our team members through advanced qualifications and other CPD courses. We also adopt an evidence-based, no-blame culture where we encourage our team members to have a voice and strive continually to improve the ways that we work.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an Out of Hours Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care and support the management of complex cases in our wards department.

Working Pattern

Your shifts entail working 7 nights on, 14 nights off, averaging 28 hours per week.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest in Out of Hours and a passion for high-level care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills in OOHs
• Experience working with complex cases in a referral or busy FO hospital setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small OOH team
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
• 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 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
• 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.

Vale Vets - Dursley

The Animal Hospital, Stinchcombe, GL11 6AJ, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.