Twilight Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Programme

Nurse Academy

Career progression

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars scheme

Job summary

Rowe Vets in Bradley Stoke, part of inspiring vet care, is recruiting a Twilight Veterinary Nurse for a busy 24-hour hospital and referral centre. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5pm–1am, providing high-quality nursing care across prep, theatre, wards and imaging under the OOH team.

We value RCVS registration, clinical nursing experience in a busy practice, and strong communication to support clients and colleagues, with clear opportunities for career development and a

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Cover a variety of nursing duties across prep, theatre, wards and imaging.
• Monitoring anaesthesia and sedations of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging or surgery.
• Supporting the OOH team with admitting and stabilising emergency cases.
• Provide support to all first opinion and referral cases, including organising admits and discharges.

Skills

RCVS Registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rowe Vets on an full-time basis.

Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke is a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital and referral centre based in Bristol and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, soft tissue, ophthalmology and internal medicine cases. We have all imaging facilities with access to MRI.

We have dedicated team of Referral clinicians, RVNs and Support teams & you would be working alongside a dedicated OOHs team. As part of our team, you will be providing high quality nursing care to a variety of cases in all disciplines & support our referral cases.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Twilight Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider OOH team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 5pm - 1am

General Responsibilities

• Covering a variety of nursing duties across prep, theatre, wards and imaging
• Monitoring anaesthesia and sedations of patients who are undergoing diagnostic imaging, surgery, and/or rechecks
• Supporting the OOH team with admitting and stabilising emergency cases
• Provide support to all 1st opinion cases & referral - being a point of contact to clients, including organising admits and discharges

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, 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 varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• \ *Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• \ *Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, 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 annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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
• Pension scheme
• 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £30,500 DOE