Night Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £37,000 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	Winchester
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56760-20726

Summary

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part-Time

Referral Caseload | Winchester
£30,000+ per annum (pro rata) + £2,000 joining bonus

A leading 24-hour veterinary referral hospital in the Winchester area is currently recruiting a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly regarded and supportive nursing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who enjoys overnight ward-based nursing, working with complex referral cases, and being part of a collaborative, well-structured night service within a specialist environment.

The Opportunity

• Permanent, part-time night role

  
  

• 32 hours per week

  
  

• Set night pattern including weekday nights, shared midweek rota, and weekend/bank holiday participation

  
  

• Salary competitive DOE (inclusive of enhanced weekend rates)

  
  

• £2,000 welcome bonus

  
  

  This position offers stability, strong clinical exposure, and excellent long-term development potential.

  Salary & Benefits

  • 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

    
    

  • Enhanced equal family leave

    
    

  • Enhanced sickness policy

    
    

  • RCVS & VDS fees paid

    
    

  • Allocated CPD days and funding

    
    

  • Internal and external learning & development programmes

    
    

  • Clear progression opportunities

    
    

  • Staff discount schemes and insurance discounts

    
    

  • Comprehensive wellbeing programme including:

    • Gym membership discounts

      
      

    • Cycle to Work scheme

      
      

    • Eye care vouchers

      
      
      

    • Flu vaccination

      
      

      The Role

      As a Night RVN, you will be primarily based within the hospital wards, delivering exceptional nursing care to in-patients overnight. You will play a vital role in patient recovery, comfort, and monitoring during critical hours.

      Key responsibilities include:

      • High-standard overnight ward nursing

        
        

      • Monitoring and supporting post-operative and medical cases

        
        

      • Administering medications and pain relief

        
        

      • Managing specialised diets and nutritional plans

        
        

      • Wound care, catheter and drain management

        
        

      • Supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans

        
        

      • Providing mental stimulation and comfort to hospitalised patients

        
        

      • Working closely with clinicians, anaesthetists, PCAs, twilight teams, and day nursing teams

        
        

        The Hospital Environment

        You will be working within a state-of-the-art specialist referral hospital offering 24/7 care. The hospital accepts a wide range of referrals including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, and pain management.

        The setting offers advanced facilities, a strong clinical reputation, and access to nationally and internationally recognised specialists.
        
        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-56760