Looking for a role where your evenings make a real impact? As demand for our Out of Hours (OOH) service continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated Norwich Night Vet (NNV) team and help us deliver exceptional patient care when it matters most.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, varied caseload, excellent teamwork, and providing vital support during the crucial early evening hours.
Role Overview
You’ll work as part of our supportive and skilled night team, providing high standards of care to OOH patients and liaising with clients and our user practices across the region. Your responsibilities include:
1. Providing hands-on nursing care to OOH inpatients
2. Supporting veterinary surgeons with treatments and surgery
3. Handling phone queries and advising OOH clients
4. Admitting patients transferred from our 23 user practices
5. Supporting smooth transitions from day to night teams
This role is vital in bridging the afternoon-to-night shift gap, helping manage increasing demand on our night team and ensuring seamless, compassionate care throughout the evening.
Work Schedule
* 4 evenings per week: Monday to Thursday
* Hours: 4:00pm - 11:00pm (28 hours)
* Hourly Rate: £18.93 (aligned with all OOH RVNs in the team)
* This set shift pattern offers stability and work-life balance while enabling you to make a meaningful difference in our OOH service.
About the Practice
Our hospital-status practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a new CT scanner, a dedicated dental suite, four operating theatres, and ISFM gold-standard cat kennels. We also offer orthopaedics, cardiology, ultrasonography, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and a luxury veterinary-led cattery.
Located just 15 minutes from Norwich and under an hour from some of the UK’s best beaches, our Taverham and Costessey practices provide a peaceful setting to work and unwind.
Meet the Team
Our team comprises over 30 Vets, 40+ RVNs, and extensive support staff, many holding advanced certificates across disciplines. We support our community through initiatives like StreetVet Norwich, led by one of our own, Claire.
We also engage in charity events, hydrotherapy sessions for Dogs Trust, and more, reflecting our commitment not just to animal care but also to community well-being.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and can handle the variety and urgency of evening OOH work. You should have:
* Strong nursing skills and confidence in inpatient care
* Clear communication with clients and teammates
* A calm, compassionate manner
* Experience in OOH or emergency work (desirable but not essential)
Because Our People Matter
We value our staff as key to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary: £27,562.08 for 28 hours/week
* Work-life balance with 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service, plus your birthday off
* Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and wellbeing initiatives
* Development opportunities, including a £550 CPD allowance, certificate support, and access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding options and infection prevention programs
* Professional memberships such as VDS and RCVS fees covered
* Additional benefits like discounts, cashback, pension contributions, and staff pet care discounts
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