Registered Veterinary Nurse - Downham Market
Role Highlights
* Dedicated twilight RVN role supporting wards, theatre and inpatient care.
* Independent hospital-standard practice with advanced facilities and varied caseload.
* Fixed weekday evening rota offering strong work–life balance.
* Excellent benefits package including private healthcare and uncapped CPD support.
Working Pattern
* Monday – Friday twilight shifts
* Either 3:00pm – 11:00pm or 4:00pm – 12:00am
* 45-minute break included
* No weekend rota requirement
Benefits
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (increasing with service)
* Private healthcare including mental health support
* Uncapped CPD allowance (subject to approval)
* Workplace pension scheme
* Staff pet discounts
* Birthday day off
* Monthly staff rewards and incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Additional family-focused benefits
The Role
This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys hands‑on nursing and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of patient care between the day and night teams, ensuring high clinical standards and exceptional patient welfare throughout evening operations.
You will rotate across wards, theatre and clinical support areas, working with a varied medical and surgical caseload in a modern, well‑equipped veterinary setting.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing & Wards
* Provide high‑quality nursing care to hospitalised patients
* Administer medications and monitor patient progress
* Assist with patient restraint, blood sampling and IV catheter placement
* Support evening handovers between clinical teams
* Maintain excellent hygiene and infection control standards
Theatre & Clinical Support
* Prepare patients for surgery including clipping and surgical preparation
* Monitor anaesthesia and maintain accurate clinical records
* Assist with diagnostic imaging and procedures
* Maintain sterility and assist as scrub nurse when required
* Prepare and shut down theatre areas in line with SOPs
Practice Operations
* Sterilise and prepare surgical instruments
* Run laboratory tests and restock consumables
* Support discharges and client communication
* Manage out‑of‑hours calls and client enquiries
* Maintain accurate patient documentation
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no:JOB-57583
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