Night Vet Nurse

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £36,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 February 2026
Location:	Oxford
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56675-20726

Summary

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – 7 On / 14 Off

Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and progressive RVN to work within a supportive, well-equipped environment alongside an experienced veterinary surgeon.

With a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, this role offers an outstanding work–life balance while maintaining exposure to a varied and engaging overnight caseload.

Working Pattern

• 7 nights on / 14 nights off

  
  

• Monday–Friday: 19:30 – 08:30

  
  

• Saturday–Sunday: 18:30 – 08:30

  
  

• Consistent overnight schedule

  
  

• Working alongside an experienced overnight veterinary surgeon

  
  The Role

  This Night RVN position would suit a confident and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest in emergency and critical care nursing. There is strong support for professional development and long-term progression, making this an ideal role for an RVN looking to grow their clinical skillset within an independent setting.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Providing high standards of overnight patient care and monitoring

    
    

  • Supporting emergency, medical and surgical cases

    
    

  • Delivering ECC-focused nursing care to hospitalised patients

    
    

  • Administering and checking medications

    
    

  • Maintaining accurate clinical records

    
    

  • Supporting smooth handovers between day and night teams

    
    

  • Working collaboratively to ensure excellent patient outcomes

    
    Salary & Benefits

    • Salary up to £36,000 DOE

      
      

    • Free discount service

      
      

    • Dental and health cashback scheme

      
      

    • Funded CPD and internal clinical progression opportunities

      
      

    • Supportive and collaborative independent practice environment

      
      Why Apply?

      This role offers the chance to be part of a growing night service, with real opportunity to influence how overnight care is delivered. The combination of an extended rest rota, experienced clinical support, and progression opportunities makes this an attractive position for an RVN seeking both balance and challenge.

      For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email 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 : JOB-56675