Night Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	04 March 2026
Salary:	£28,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	03 April 2026
Location:	Wimbledon
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57416-20726

Summary

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

24-Hour Hospital | Up to £45,000 FTE

Why Apply?

• 3 nights on / 7 off & 4 nights on / 7 off rota (excellent work-life balance)

  
  

• Up to £45,000 FTE (£34,500 actual salary DOE)

  
  

• True ECC & hospital caseload with specialist support

  
  

• Funded CPD with ECC certificate support available

  
  

  Salary:

  • £28,500 – £34,500 actual salary DOE

    
    

  • Equivalent to £38,000 – £45,000 FTE

    
    

    Benefits include:

    • 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)

      
      

    • Annual CPD allowance plus up to 2 paid CPD days

      
      

    • Support towards ECC certificates and advanced training

      
      

    • Paid 30-minute lunch breaks

      
      

    • Private healthcare scheme (reduced rate)

      
      

    • Medical cashback incentives

      
      The Role – Night RVN

      Working alongside an experienced on-site veterinary surgeon, you will manage emergency and inpatient cases overnight, ensuring exceptional clinical and welfare standards.

      Key responsibilities include:

      • Triage emergency admissions and assess urgency levels

        
        

      • Inpatient monitoring and overnight ward management

        
        

      • Surgical and procedural assistance when required

        
        

      • Maintaining detailed hospitalisation and clinical records

        
        

      • Delivering high standards of patient comfort and welfare

        
        

      • Client communication and updates regarding hospitalised pets

        
        

      • Equipment cleaning, sterilisation and stock organisation

        
        

      • Utilising Schedule 3 nursing skills where appropriate

        
        Working Pattern

        • Rotation: 3 nights on / 7 nights off, then 4 nights on / 7 nights off

          
          

        • Average hours: 30.33 per week

          
          

        • Shift time: 7:00pm – 8:00am

          
          Hospital Environment

          This busy 24-hour hospital provides a diverse caseload covering first opinion, emergency and critical care, alongside internal referrals. The clinical team includes specialist support in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology and physiotherapy.

          The hospital holds RCVS Hospital Accreditation and an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic Award, reflecting strong clinical and welfare standards.

          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-57416