Referral Night RVN

CVS Veterinary Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 nights on / 14 nights off

In-house CPD training

Night team support

Job summary

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists in Chester is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated overnight team. This nights role runs a 7 nights on / 14 nights off pattern from 5pm to 5am, with a focus on inpatient nursing and supporting our out-of-hours emergency team.

You'll work alongside RVNs, vets, and Patient Care Assistants delivering high-quality care to referral patients, assisting with procedures, monitoring patients, and expanding your referral nursing skills through

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with RVN status.
• Experience caring for inpatients in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to work nights and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient nursing for referral patients.
• Assist with procedures and support the out-of-hours emergency team.
• Monitor patients overnight and ensure optimal nursing care.

Skills

RVN status

Inpatient nursing

Team collaboration

Night shift experience

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Medical procedures

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights - Chestergates Veterinary Specialists

7 nights on | 14 nights off 5pm-5am

We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated overnight team at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys inpatient nursing, working as part of a supportive team, and the variety that referral and emergency work can bring.

Your nights will include:

• Providing high-quality inpatient care to a diverse range of referral patients
• Supporting clinicians with procedures when required- Working alongside and supporting our out-of-hours emergency team
• Monitoring patients throughout the night and ensuring they receive excellent nursing care
• Working closely with our overnight vets, RVNs and Patient Care Assistants

Chestergates is a busy referral hospital with specialist clinicians in:

• Orthopaedics
• Neurology
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Anaesthesia
• Diagnostic Imaging

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of complex cases in a well-supported referral environment.

Referral or night-shift experience would be desirable, but it's not essential. Full training and support will be provided for the right person.

What we can offer

• Inhouse CPD training from Clinicians and RVNs
• Training and support for those new to referral or night work
• An attractive 7 nights on / 14 nights off pattern, giving you plenty of time off
• A highly supportive overnight team
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your referral nursing skills