Night Veterinary Nurse
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,200 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-58345-20726 |
Summary
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part Time
Location: Hampshire
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time (32 hours per week)
Salary: Starting from £31,200 per annum (inclusive of enhanced weekend rate), dependent on experience
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse Job in Hampshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a leading 24-hour veterinary referral hospital in Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a part-time permanent role within a highly supportive, specialist-led environment.
This position would suit an organised, proactive and compassionate RVN who thrives in a busy clinical setting and enjoys delivering exceptional overnight patient care.
The Role – Night RVN
The successful candidate will play an integral role in providing outstanding overnight nursing care to a diverse caseload of small animals within a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital.
Working predominantly within the wards department, the Night Veterinary Nurse will ensure patients remain comfortable, safe and supported throughout their recovery, maintaining the highest standards of inpatient care.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time permanent position (32 hours per week), working:
Thursday and Friday night shifts
1 in 3 Wednesday night shifts
1 in 3 Saturday night shifts as part of the weekend rota
Participation in the Bank Holiday rotation
Key Responsibilities
The Night Registered Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for:
Delivering exceptional inpatient and overnight nursing care
Monitoring and supporting patients recovering in wards
Administering medications and pain relief plans
Managing specialised diets and feeding protocols
Supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans
Providing catheter, drain and wound care
Ensuring patients receive mental stimulation and comfort overnight
Working collaboratively with clinicians, anaesthetists, patient care assistants, twilight teams and daytime nursing teams
Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring continuity of care
This role offers exposure to a wide range of interesting and complex cases, allowing the successful candidate to utilise and develop their full nursing skillset.
About the Practice
Based in a peaceful countryside setting in Hampshire, the hospital provides 24/7 veterinary care for pets and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialist veterinary referral hospitals for small animals.
The hospital is home to a highly experienced multidisciplinary team of vets, nurses, nursing assistants and administrative professionals, all committed to delivering exceptional surgical and medical care.
Referrals are accepted across multiple specialist disciplines, including:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery
Neurology
Internal Medicine
Dentistry
Cardiology
Anaesthesia
Dermatology
Diagnostic Imaging
Oncology
Physiotherapy
Ophthalmology
Pain Management
Many clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised specialists, offering a collaborative and highly educational working environment.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with experience in a similar role
Have strong organisational and communication skills
Be confident working within a busy veterinary environment
Demonstrate a proactive, positive and “can-do” attitude
Be eligible to work in the UK
The successful candidate will join a welcoming and collaborative team, including a highly supportive Patient Care Assistant (PCA) team, with full support from the wider nursing department.
Culture & Career Development
This practice is proud of its genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, offering:
Regular CPD opportunities and allocated CPD days
Ongoing learning and development programmes (clinical and non-clinical)
Career progression opportunities, including additional qualifications where desired
Regular team meetings and strong communication channels
A friendly social environment with team events and informal post-work catch-ups
Benefits
The successful Night Registered Veterinary Nurse will receive an excellent benefits package including:
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid birthday leave
Enhanced equal family leave
Enhanced sickness policy
Paid RCVS and VDS fees
CPD support and dedicated CPD days
Access to extensive learning and development programmes
Career progression and development opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Employee wellness programme, including:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccine voucher
Apply for this Night RVN Job in Hampshire
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to utilise their full nursing skillset within a leading specialist hospital while being supported in their professional development.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Night Veterinary Nurses, Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and veterinary professionals seeking a rewarding part-time veterinary nurse job in Hampshire.
To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
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-58345