Job Description

Part time working 7 on 14 off, 25.6 average weekly hours. Annual leave, bank holidays and CPD days paid into an annualised compensation package on top of salary.

As an night RVN you will be assist the Veterinary Surgeon with managing and supporting inpatients overnight, triaging emergency phone calls and consultations, assisting with emergency surgeries overnight along with delivering exceptional care always there to our clients and patience whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance. You will work alongside a Veterinary Surgeon, and another RVN with support when required from on call colleagues.

Medivet Watford 24 is a busy, well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital providing exceptional emergency, critical care, and inpatient services to our clients and patients. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care around the clock, supported by modern equipment including; xray, dental xray, CT, ultrasound, scopes, and ventilator.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced night team. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who enjoys emergency and critical care nursing and thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Working 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding overnight patient care, supporting emergency consultations, and ensuring the smooth running of the hospital during out-of-hours periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of inpatient nursing care to medical, surgical, and critical care patients.
• Monitor and manage hospitalised patients throughout the night, recognising and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with emergency consultations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and patient handovers.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, infection control, and patient welfare.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, providing compassionate support during emergency situations.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
• Previous experience in emergency, referral, or hospital practice is desirable but not essential.
• Confident in inpatient care, anaesthesia, and emergency nursing.
• Calm, organised, and able to work independently overnight.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your emergency and critical care nursing skills within a thriving 24-hour hospital while benefiting from a highly attractive working pattern. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients when they need it most.

If you're looking for a rewarding night nursing role with genuine work-life balance and excellent professional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Health and wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year pro rata
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, carrying out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
• Deliver exceptional care to your clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team