OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in the United Kingdom is looking for an OOH RVN to join their enthusiastic team. The role offers a unique work schedule with 7 nights on and 14 off, providing great work-life balance. Candidates must be RCVS-registered, capable of independent and team-based work, and eager to deliver exceptional patient care. Benefits include a salary of £27k to £30k, generous CPD support, and various employee benefits aimed at ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Salary £27k to £30k DOE

Generous CPD Budget

VDS and RCVS fees covered

CVS pension scheme

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Save as you Earn scheme

Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme

Health cash plan

Fantastic Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans

Fertility & pregnancy loss policy

Qualifications

• Qualified, RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a stressful environment.
• Capable of working solo and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 7 nights on and 14 off rota.
• Assist with emergencies and inpatient care.
• Support SVN training in ECC.

Skills

Communication under pressure

Confident patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an OOH RVN to join our friendly team here at Farthings.

Farthings Veterinary Group aims to offer exceptional patient care and a reliable emergency service to our surrounding area. As an RCVS Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, we invest in our Nursing Team and their careers.

If the thrill of emergency work, coupled with excellent patient care and a strong team is what gets you going as an RVN, talk to us!

What You'll Be Doing

• Working a 7 nights on and 14 off rota – plus bank holiday days, with the option to do additional OOH day shifts
• Teaming up with an on-call vet – ideal for building confidence in sole charge
• Working alongside a twilight nurse, so you stay connected to the daytime team
• Caring for inpatients, assisting with emergencies, and supporting SVN training in ECC

What You'll Enjoy

• A great work‑life balance – time off between shifts to relax and recharge
• Being part of a close‑knit, supportive team of Vets, RVNs, and SVNs
• Real opportunities to develop your ECC skills
• The satisfaction of delivering gold‑standard care when it really matters
• Making the most of quieter nights to catch up on CPD, certificates, or explore our Knowledge Hub (packed with free courses!)

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A qualified, RCVS‑registered Veterinary Nurse
• Someone who communicates clearly and works well under pressure
• Confident in working solo for periods of time
• Confidence in caring for both patients and their owners
• Open to newly qualified and experienced RVNs alike – we'll support you either way!

Apart from working alongside a fantastic team, you get to enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Salary £27k to £30k DOE
• Generous CPD Budget
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• CVS pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Employee assistance programme
• Save as you Earn scheme
• Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Fantastic Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans
• Fertility & pregnancy loss policy

About

There are many opportunities and pathways for nurses within our wider group. If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched the “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” to demonstrate clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have a lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is!

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail].

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.