Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Emergency & Critical Care | Chichester, West Sussex

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per year
Hours: Average 36 hours per week | Annualised hours | 4-on, 7-off, 4-on, 6-off + 1 twilight shift

Are you an experienced RVN looking for a rewarding night role with an exceptional work-life balance? GVC is delighted to be supporting an independent, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in West Sussex that is looking to welcome a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to its Emergency & Critical Care team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected 24/7 hospital where you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, delivering outstanding emergency and inpatient care while benefiting from an excellent rota that gives you significant time off between shifts.

Why this role stands out

• Salary of £34,000 – £36,000 depending on experience
• Average 36-hour working week
• Excellent annualised hours rota: 4-on, 7-off, 4-on, 6-off, plus one twilight shift
• Work in a modern, fully equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital
• Opportunity to develop your Emergency & Critical Care skills
• Certificate funding and excellent CPD support
• Join a genuinely supportive, independent practice that values its team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional overnight nursing care for emergency and hospitalised patients.
• Support veterinary surgeons with emergency procedures and critical care cases.
• Monitor and care for inpatients throughout the night.
• Deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Work collaboratively within a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure excellent clinical standards at all times.

About You

We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

• Is registered with the RCVS.
• Has at least 2-3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Has a full UK driving licence.
• Ideally has previous Emergency & Critical Care experience or is working towards an ECC certificate.
• Enjoys working independently while thriving as part of a supportive team.
• Is passionate about providing outstanding patient care.

Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 – £36,000
• 7 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Funded CPD with certificate support available
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Generous staff discount for your own pets
• Company pension
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Mental health resources
• Supportive independent practice with genuine clinical freedom

If you're looking for a night nursing position where you'll have the opportunity to develop your ECC skills, enjoy an outstanding rota and become part of a genuinely caring and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

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