Night Registered Veterinary Nurse – Essex
 

Salary: £32,000 (pro rata)
7 on / 14 off rota | 8pm–8am | Average 28 hours/week

We’re assisting a busy 24-hour small animal hospital in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, now looking for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated night team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys ECC, inpatient care and clinically focused, hands-on nursing.

Why This Role?

This modern, well-equipped hospital supports several local branches, offering a varied caseload including medical, surgical and emergency work. As the Night RVN, you’ll play an essential role in triaging emergencies, supporting the night vet, and delivering high-quality care to inpatients throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients

• Triage and assist with emergency cases as they arrive

• Support examinations, stabilisation and procedures

• Perform core nursing duties (IV lines, bloods, diagnostics, medication, fluid therapy)

• Monitor critical care patients using advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment

• Maintain clean, organised wards and ensure accurate clinical notes

• Help ensure smooth overnight operations and preparation for incoming cases

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Confident in inpatient and emergency care

• Strong team player with good communication skills

• Comfortable working independently on night shifts

• Passionate about providing excellent patient and client care

Core Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Wellbeing support

• £750 CPD allowance + 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificate opportunities

• Internal CPD and clinical community access

• VDS and RCVS fees paid

• Pension scheme

This role is perfect for an RVN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and wants to develop further in emergency and critical care.

Apply now or contact Stephanie for more details:
📩 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793069