Night Registered Veterinary Nurse – Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Permanent | Part-time | Nights
Confidential Opportunity
The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a busy, well-equipped 24-hour small animal hospital in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which supports a wide network of surrounding practices and offers a varied and clinically interesting caseload.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a dedicated night team and play a key role in delivering outstanding emergency and inpatient care.
The Role
* Night RVN – 24-hour hospital environment
* Permanent, part-time position
* Rota: 7 nights on / 14 nights off
* Shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am
* Average working hours: 28 hours per week
* Working closely with the night vet and support team
* High level of hands-on nursing responsibility and clinical autonomy
Clinical Responsibilities
As a Night RVN, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients, including:
* Triage and initial assessment of emergency cases
* Assisting with examinations, stabilisation and procedures
* Monitoring critical care patients using advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
* Placement of IV lines, blood sampling and running in-house diagnostics
* Administration of medication and management of fluid therapy
* Inpatient care, including feeding, walking, toileting and post-operative monitoring
* Accurate and detailed clinical note keeping
* Preparing patients for procedures and managing admissions and discharges
* Supporting patient transfers for enhanced or out-of-hours care where required
You will also contribute to the smooth overnight running of the hospital by maintaining a clean, organised and safe clinical environment and ensuring readiness for incoming emergencies.
The Hospital
* 24-hour small animal hospital with a strong regional presence
* Consistently varied caseload: medical, surgical and emergency cases
* Excellent exposure for nurses with an interest in ECC and hospital nursing
* Supportive, experienced team with a collaborative culture
Candidate Requirements
* RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
* Confident working in a hospital or emergency environment
* Strong nursing skills with a passion for patient care
* Able to work effectively as part of a team overnight
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Comfortable using coaching and influencing skills with colleagues
* Interest in nurse-led clinics and efficient clinical workflows
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical & 24/7 GP access)
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Access to 24-hour counselling and wellbeing support
* Additional paid personal day (Day for You)
* CPD allowance: £750 per year + 2 paid CPD days
* Funded certificate opportunitiesRCVS & VDS fees paid
* Pension scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff discounts on veterinary products and services
Why This Role?
* Excellent work–life balance with a 7-on / 14-off night rota
* High level of hands-on, clinically focused nursing
* Ideal for RVNs passionate about ECC and inpatient care
* Supportive hospital environment with scope for development
How to Apply
This vacancy is being managed confidentially by The Vet Office.
To apply or request further information, please contact: info@thevetoffice.com
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