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Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

J850694 Chichester South East £34K - £36K / Year

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a well-established independent veterinary hospital in the Chichester area. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident nurse who enjoys emergency and inpatient care while benefiting from an attractive work-life balance through an annualised rota.

Working as part of a dedicated night team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional overnight patient care, supporting emergency admissions, and ensuring continuity of treatment for hospitalised patients. This position is ideal for an RVN with strong clinical skills who enjoys working independently while remaining part of a supportive and experienced team.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 DOE
• Average 36 hours per week
• Annualised hours providing an excellent work-life balance
• Independent veterinary hospital
• Varied emergency and inpatient nursing caseload
• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Excellent long-term career opportunities

Key Duties

• Deliver high standards of overnight inpatient nursing care
• Monitor and care for hospitalised patients
• Assist with emergency admissions and treatments
• Support veterinary surgeons during emergency procedures where required
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical records
• Ensure smooth patient handovers between day and night teams
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care at all times

Working Pattern

• Average 36 hours per week
• Annualised rota: 4 nights on, 7 nights off, 4 nights on, 6 nights off
• One twilight shift included within the rota
• Excellent work-life balance with extended periods off between working blocks

Practice Facilities

• Well-established independent veterinary hospital
• Modern, fully equipped clinical facilities
• Busy inpatient and emergency caseload
• Experienced veterinary and nursing teams
• Supportive working environment with excellent clinical standards

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• RCVS registered (or eligible)
• Previous small animal nursing experience
• Confident managing emergency and inpatient cases
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 DOE
• Annualised working pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Supportive independent practice
• Modern hospital facilities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Stable and experienced clinical team

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected independent veterinary hospital in the Chichester area, offering a rewarding night nursing role within a supportive team and a well-structured rota that provides an excellent balance between work and personal time. If you're an experienced RVN looking to further your career in emergency and inpatient care, this could be the ideal opportunity.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]