Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Wetherby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Wetherby is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their night team. This role offers the chance to develop emergency and critical care skills within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate RVNs with a commitment to exceptional patient care. Flexible full-time and part-time positions are offered, with opportunities for professional development and benefits such as annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Attitude and aptitude matter most for this role.
• Full training and support will be provided.
• Additional qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients and managing ICU cases.
• Working closely with emergency clinicians and nurses.
• Settling into the role with full support from the team.

Skills

Motivated and compassionate

Emergency or out-of-hours experience

Excellent nursing care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours

At Swift Referrals, we’re more than a veterinary hospital, we’re a passionate, supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. We’re delighted to invite applications from Registered Veterinary Nurses to join us as a dedicated Night Nurse, with opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis. We’re happy to discuss rota patterns that work best for you, whether that’s set shifts or a rolling rota.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate RVN to join our night team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in emergency and critical care within a close-knit, supportive environment.

As a Night Nurse, you’ll play a key role in caring for first opinion and referral emergency cases and inpatients. You’ll work closely with emergency clinicians, vets, nurses and ACAs, managing ICU patients and hospitalised referrals while delivering the highest standard of nursing care. You’ll see a wide range of interesting and complex cases, with full support from our experienced team as you settle into the role.

About Swift Referrals

Opened in 2019, Swift Referrals is a purpose-built, multidisciplinary referral hospital specialising in orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Our state-of-the-art facilities include MRI, CT, advanced imaging, modern theatres, separate dog and cat wards, and a dedicated ECC and OOH centre with a large ICU.

With a team of over 80 colleagues, we are proud of our strong focus on wellbeing and the consistently positive feedback from our team satisfaction surveys.

About You

We welcome applications from RVNs of all experience levels — attitude and aptitude are what matter most, and full training and support will be provided. Emergency or out-of-hours experience is desirable, and additional qualifications are an advantage. Most importantly, you’ll share our values and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care with integrity and compassion.

Working pattern

We’re open to both full-time and part-time applications and are happy to discuss flexible rota patterns to suit individual preferences. This could include set night shifts or a rolling rota, depending on what works best for you and the team. Our aim is to create a working pattern that supports a healthy work–life balance while ensuring excellent patient care.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from –

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
• Certificate, Diploma and VTS support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Swift Referrals, Wetherby

Unit 706, Avenue E West, Wetherby, LS23 7GA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.