Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Out of Hours
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to balance your career with your lifestyle? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Out of Hours team and be part of delivering exceptional 24-hour care to our patients.
Why Join Us?
We’re passionate about providing round-the-clock care, ensuring our patients receive the highest standards no matter the time. This role offers valuable exposure to Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) work in a supportive, friendly environment.
The Role
As a Night RVN, you’ll be key in delivering overnight inpatient care, assisting in theatre, supporting emergency procedures, and triaging cases. You’ll work closely with our vets to maintain clinical excellence and promote patient welfare throughout the night.
About Our Surgery
Our modern facility includes 4 consulting rooms, 2 theatres, a dental suite, and imaging equipment. We see a varied caseload with regular medical, surgical, and weekly orthopaedic procedures. Separate dog and cat wards plus an observation kennel ensure our patients’ comfort and care.
Our Team & Culture
Join a dedicated group of 17 Vets, 15 RVNs, and a supportive reception team who value collaboration and ongoing learning. We actively encourage certificate training and professional development to help you grow.
* Generous rolling rota: 4 nights on, 8 nights off
* Average 31.75 hours per week
* 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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 base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* 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
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £500 CPD allowance for 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate 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
Links Veterinary Group, Haddington
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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