Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours

Swift Referrals; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Wetherby is looking for a Part-Time Night Nurse. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to emergency and inpatient cases, work closely with a dedicated team, and be committed to continuous learning. With a focus on integrity and patient wellbeing, the role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to expand nursing skills. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Emergency or out of hours experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for emergency and inpatients.
• Assist emergency clinicians in delivering care.
• Support the team in various disciplines and emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Job description

At Swift Referrals, we're more than just a veterinary hospital; we're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We are delighted to now welcome applications from compassionate, motivated RVNs to join our team as a dedicated Part-Time Night Nurse.

Explore your full potential

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Weekend Nurse to join our team on a part time basis. If you're an ambitious individual looking to expand your nursing skills in a supportive, close-knit environment, this role is for you.

As a dedicated Night Nurse at Swift Referrals, you will play a vital role in our mission to deliver exceptional patient care to our first opinion and referral emergency cases and inpatients. Routinely you will work with the emergency clinicians, to provide the highest standard of emergency care to presenting patients, and manage the patients in intensive care as well as hospitalised referral patients. You will work closely within a team of nurses, ACAs and vets to support and focus on our absolute priority, which is delivering the highest possible quality of nursing care. We see a wide range of interesting cases across first opinion and referral emergencies and inpatients, so this is an amazing opportunity to really utilise your nursing skills to your full potential - all with the full support of our experienced team who will be there to guide you as you find your feet. As with all successful teams, we encourage everyone to be versatile and assist in other disciplines and emergencies as needed.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

Opened in 2019 and purpose-built to industry leading standards, Swift Referrals is a multidisciplinary referral hospital offering the very best in veterinary excellence, all under one roof. We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, housing world‑class facilities on our premises from advanced imaging machines to specialist treatment and aftercare rooms. We have 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128 Slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy and state-of-the-art operating theatres, and separate dog and cat wards. We also have a dedicated ECC and OOH centre which houses a large ICU for our critical patients. We are fully committed to the wellbeing of our team of over 80 employees, and we are thrilled to see how this is reflected in the consistent positive feedback in our team satisfaction surveys.

What you'll bring to our team

RVNs of all experience levels and nursing backgrounds are welcome to apply - we recruit based on attitude and aptitude, and full training and support is provided for our new team members. Most importantly, we are looking for nurses who align with our vision and values. We care with integrity and transparency, with the wellbeing of our patients at the heart of everything we do. Emergency or out of hours experience would be desirable due to the fast paced nature of the role, and any further qualifications would be beneficial.

Working pattern

This part‑time role consists of 32 hours per week, made up of two 11.5-hour shifts and one 9-hour shift. The schedule follows a rolling pattern, working Thursday to Saturday one week and Friday to Sunday the next.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from -

Please note benefits may be subject to pro‑ra due to this being a part time position.

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus additional annual leave for your birthday
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
• Certificate, Diploma and VTS support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £20.14 per hour DOE.