Registered Veterinary Nurse Nights

Linnaeus; Milnthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

RCVS membership and VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and time off for CPD

Job summary

Kentdale Referrals, part of Linnaeus, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our night nursing team at Milnthorpe. The role focuses on overnight inpatient care, monitoring post-operative and hospitalised patients, and delivering compassionate, high-standard veterinary care.

The successful candidate will work a rolling rota of 7 nights on, 21 nights off at a Lake District referral hospital offering advanced surgical services. Salary is £35,000 FTE (annualised hours).

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current registration.
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Passion for inpatient and ward-based nursing.
• Attention to detail and patient observation skills.
• Compassionate, proactive and committed to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for post-operative and hospitalised patients.
• Administer treatments and monitor patient status.
• Recognise changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Provide one-to-one patient care and ensure comfort and reassurance.
• Contribute to a stress-free environment for overnight nursing.

Skills

RVN

One+ year PQE

Inpatient care

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

RVN registration

Job description

Salary: £35,000 FTE (annualised hours)

Location: Kentdale Referrals, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 7 nights on, 21 nights off (rolling rota)

Come and Join Our Family!

Kentdale Referrals is one of the UK's leading small animal referral centres, delivering excellence in veterinary care for over 10 years. We are now looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated night nursing team and play a vital role in providing exceptional inpatient care to our patients.

Our mission is simple: to provide gold-standard veterinary care while creating a better world for pets through compassion, expertise, and teamwork.

Located on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, our specialist-led referral hospital offers advanced surgical services including Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, and Soft Tissue Surgery. Our purpose-built facility and highly skilled team provide an outstanding environment for nurses looking to develop their clinical skills within a referral setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career within a friendly, supportive, and professional team committed to delivering the very highest standards of patient care.

We would particularly love to hear from nurses who have a passion for inpatient care, wards nursing, and patient advocacy.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a talented Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to support our patients overnight, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and comfort outside of normal working hours.

This role would suit an individual who thrives on providing dedicated one-to-one patient care and enjoys the unique rewards of overnight nursing. You will be responsible for monitoring and caring for post-operative and hospitalised patients, administering treatments, recognising changes in patient status, and ensuring every patient receives the comfort, attention, and reassurance they need.

Our night nurses play an essential role in patient recovery, providing expert clinical care alongside plenty of TLC to make their stay with us as stress-free as possible.

About You

• Is a registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Has at least one year's post-qualification experience.
• Has a passion for inpatient and ward-based nursing.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and patient observation skills.
• Is compassionate, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Enjoys working independently while remaining part of a wider supportive team.

Previous referral experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

Why Join Kentdale Referrals?

• Work within a highly respected specialist referral hospital.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Excellent work-life balance with a 7 nights on, 21 nights off rolling rota.
• Stunning Lake District location with fantastic opportunities for outdoor pursuits and relaxation during your extended time off.
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to patients and their families during some of their most challenging moments.

If you are passionate about providing outstanding patient care and would enjoy being a key part of a specialist hospital team overnight, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• An additional day off on your birthday
• RCVS membership and VDS fees paid
• We are committed to developing our Associates, we offer a CPD allowance, time off for CPD and an extensive learning and development programme
• Enhanced Equal Family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• Life Assurance
• E-car scheme
• Discounted vet fees for your own pets
• Discount on PetPlan
• Wellbeing and employee appreciation initiatives ranging from weekly free fruit, eye care vouchers, gym membership discount, Cycle2Work and a staff discount scheme.
• At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.