Night Veterinary Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | E11 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JOB-54746-20726 |
Summary
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse – 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
• Balanced Night Schedule: 4 nights on, 8 nights off (plus 18 extra shifts per year), averaging 35 hours per week
• Advanced Facilities: Access to a new CT scanner, in-house lab, and on-site advanced orthopaedic, soft-tissue, and minimally invasive surgeries
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a permanent night vet, another RVN, and a student or VCA for a well-supported shift
• Attractive Package: Competitive salary of £33,250–£39,375 (£38,000–£45,000 FTE) plus generous CPD allowance, 6.6 weeks’ leave, and private healthcare options
About the Practice
This state-of-the-art practice delivers exceptional first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral services to a loyal client base and a network of 20 local branches. Facilities include a new CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, and a talented medical team. Advanced orthopaedic, soft-tissue, and minimally invasive surgeries are performed on-site throughout the week.
The Role
• Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)
• Hours: 4 nights on, 8 nights off (7.30 pm–8.30 am) plus 18 additional shifts per year (average 35 hours/week)
• Team: Work alongside another permanent RVN, a student or VCA, and a dedicated night vet
Responsibilities include conducting ward rounds, taking overnight calls, triaging emergencies, assisting with emergency surgeries, and general night tasks—including the occasional climb up “Mount Laundry”!
What’s on Offer
• Salary: £33,00 –£40,000 (equivalent to £38,000–£45,000 FTE), dependent on experience
• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave (including bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Annual CPD budget plus up to 2 paid CPD days
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Access to a private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, with medical cashback incentives
How to Apply
Hit apply or contact Luke on 01904 570056 | l.stewart@purovets.com
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-54746