Registered Veterinary Nurse

WhatsApp Inc.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing focus

Modern facilities

Collaborative team

Job summary

WhatsApp Inc. is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our out-of-hours emergency team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and hospitalised patients, supporting triage, inpatient monitoring, and anaesthesia alongside veterinary colleagues. The role offers ad hoc hours (156 per year) to cover absences, holidays, and operational needs, with a supportive environment and access to modern facilities and CPD opportunities to develop your

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification required.
• Experience in ECC, emergency, or first opinion nursing desired.
• Confidence in anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Strong clinical nursing and patient-care skills.
• Calm, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare and veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Support emergency triage and out-of-hours consultations.
• Monitor and care for specialist inpatients overnight.
• Assist with and manage anaesthesia cases.
• Maintain high standards of patient welfare and clinical care.
• Collaborate with vets and the clinical team in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

RVN

ECC nursing

Emergency nursing

Anaesthesia

Inpatient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RVN qualification

Tools

Modern facilities

Job description

As an Out-of-Hours RVN, the successful candidate will be at the heart of the hospital's overnight service, supporting emergency cases, inpatient monitoring, and anaesthesia while working closely with veterinary colleagues. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients
• Supporting emergency triage and out-of-hours consultations
• Monitoring and caring for specialist inpatients overnight
• Assisting with and confidently managing anaesthesia cases
• Maintaining high standards of patient welfare and clinical care
• Working collaboratively with vets and the wider clinical team in a fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse caseload while developing skills alongside European and RCVS Specialists.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is not a typical veterinary night nurse position. The successful candidate will benefit from, 156 ad hoc hours annually, as reasonably requested to support absence cover, holidays, and operational requirements.

The practice is seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who thrives in a team environment and enjoys the variety that emergency and out-of-hours nursing brings.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Previous ECC, emergency, or first opinion nursing experience
• Confidence in anaesthesia and inpatient care
• Strong clinical nursing and patient care skills
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and veterinary care

This opportunity would suit nurses who enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and the rewarding nature of emergency veterinary medicine.

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In return, the successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary of £37,900 per annum
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
• A supportive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Access to modern veterinary facilities and equipment
• The chance to work alongside an experienced, collaborative clinical team