At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Pool House Vets, Lichfield Hospital.
Pool House Vets is a busy, well-equipped veterinary hospital with 4 branches, providing our own out-of-hours care for clients alongside out-of-hours support for 10 other local practices. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who enjoys emergency and inpatient care, thrives in a supportive hospital environment, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care.
Our hospital has separate kennels, cattery and isolation facilities, with a dedicated night team of 3 night nurses and 2 night vets working on a rota basis. You’ll be joining a supportive team within a modern hospital setting, caring for hospitalised patients and assisting with emergency cases throughout the night.
Practice Highlights
- Busy, well-equipped veterinary hospital based in Lichfield
- Separate kennels, cattery and isolation facilities
- Dedicated night team of 3 night nurses and 2 night vets
- Varied emergency and inpatient caseload
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
- Average 30.33 hours per week
- Rotating shift pattern of 4 nights on, 7 nights off, followed by 3 nights on, 7 nights off
- Job share applications may also be considered for two part-time nurses
General Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of nursing care to hospitalised patients overnight
- Monitor anaesthetics and post-operative cases
- Assist with emergency admissions and urgent patient care
- Support the veterinary team throughout the night
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
- Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Up to £32,500 DOE
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