Night Vet Nurse

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,500 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-56714-20726

Summary

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

24-Hour Veterinary Hospital | Permanent, Full-Time

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering exposure to a high and varied caseload, including emergency and critical care, medical nursing and surgical support.

This role is ideal for an RVN looking to build confidence and expertise in overnight veterinary nursing within a modern hospital setting.

Working Pattern

• 7 nights on / 7 nights off

  
  

• Overnight support includes a twilight Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)

  
  

• On-call support from two nurses and a veterinary surgeon

  
  

• Collaborative and well-structured night rota

  
  The Practice

  The hospital operates as a 24-hour site, providing:

  • Out-of-hours emergency care

    
    

  • Inpatient hospitalisation and case work-ups

    
    

  • Support for surrounding veterinary practices

    
    

  • First-opinion services during the week

    
    

    The site has been recently refurbished and extended and offers a state-of-the-art clinical environment, including:

    • CT imaging suite

      
      

    • Multiple theatres

      
      

    • Additional consulting rooms

      
      

    • Advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment

      
      

      The caseload is diverse and complex, making this an excellent opportunity for Registered Veterinary Nurses seeking development in ECC nursing and advanced patient care.

      Benefits Package

      • Health plan(including dental, optical and physiotherapy cover)

        
        

      • 24/7 private GP access

        
        

      • Life assurance (3x salary)

        
        

      • 5 weeks 1 day annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service

        
        

      • £750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

        
        

      • funded certificate opportunities

        
        

      • RCVS and professional fees paid

        
        

      • Pension scheme

        
        

      • Cycle to Work scheme

        
        

      • Staff discounts on veterinary products and services

        
        Key Responsibilities

        The successful Night RVN will be responsible for:

        • Delivering consistently high standards of patient and client care

          
          

        • Supporting medical and surgical procedures, including pre- and post-operative nursing

          
          

        • Providing nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities

          
          

        • Monitoring and caring for hospitalised and critical patients

          
          

        • Managing admissions, discharges and overnight patient transfers

          
          

        • Dispensing and checking medications

          
          

        • Maintaining accurate clinical records

          
          

        • Supporting effective overnight team communication

          
          

        • Working in line with clinical, regulatory and operational standards

          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-56714