Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hospital Role | UK

GVC are working with a well-established independent veterinary hospital in the UK, offering a varied and hands-on Registered Veterinary Nurse role with a balanced approach to night duties and strong clinical support.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN to join a busy first-opinion practice with a wide and interesting caseload. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team in a modern, spacious hospital setting, with the chance to develop both clinically and professionally.

The role offers the “best of both worlds” when it comes to night work – nurses still gain valuable inpatient and emergency experience, but without the added pressure of handling out-of-hours calls, allowing full focus on patient care overnight.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload
• Support surgical procedures, anaesthesia, and patient recovery
• Manage inpatient care, including overnight monitoring and treatments
• Work collaboratively across different areas of the hospital
• Opportunity to take on or continue a Clinical Coach position within a training practice

Rota & Shifts

The role operates on a structured rota across multiple areas of the practice:

• Dispense: 8:15am – 6:00pm (1.5-hour lunch)
• Theatre: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 2nd Ops: 8:00am – 5:15pm
• Kennels: 9:30am – 6:30pm
• Recovery: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Night Duty: 4:00pm – 10:00am
• Weekend: 24-hour shift (8:00am – 8:00am)

During night and weekend shifts, nurses are on-call for inpatients only after 9pm weekdays and 5pm weekends. A dedicated duty room is provided, allowing rest periods when appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Confident working across a range of clinical areas
• Interest in inpatient and overnight care desirable
• Clinical Coach experience or interest in training/supporting students is a bonus

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Support for CPD and certificates
• Opportunity to be a Clinical Coach within a training practice
• Structured rota with a balanced approach to night duties
• Modern, well-equipped hospital environment

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a progressive independent practice that truly values its nursing team. The hospital environment, varied caseload, and supportive structure make it ideal for an RVN looking to grow their skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Apply now or contact me for more details
stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com and 01392 793069