We are looking for a confident RVN to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Night Veterinary Nurse on a part time basis.
SCVS are a specialist‑led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose‑built theatre complex, a two‑storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aid post‑operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an OOH Veterinary Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our dedicated Wards facility, supporting the case management of a variety of complex cases.
You’ll work collaboratively within the night team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision‑making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline.
Our diverse case load offers a varied and challenging environment for our team, providing out of hours care for our hospitalised medical and surgical inpatients across our different wards. We have an anaesthesia team available around the clock for out‑of‑hours emergency procedures, as well as dedicated specialists on call for each discipline to provide emergency support for inpatients. We house two primary dog wards, an ICU/high‑dependency unit, and a separate cat ward, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. This is not a sole charge position, and you will work your night shifts supported within a team of clinicians, RVNs and ACAs.
This is a part time position working 4 on, 10 off (Friday‑Monday every other week) averaging 26hrs/week. The shift times are 19:00‑08:00.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in inpatient care and a desire to specialise in providing gold standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in OOHs and Wards nursing.
* Experience working with complex cases in a referral or advanced‑care setting would be advantageous
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
* A commitment to evidence‑based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
* Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
* A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
Benefits may be subject to pro‑rata on account of this being a part time position.
* 6.8 weeks’ annual leave
* 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 and certificate support
* 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
£18.20 - £20.96/hr DOE
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