Registered Veterinary Nurse

Description:

Linnaeus is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse (Nights) to join the dedicated overnight team at Village Vet Hampstead, North London. This role is perfect for an experienced veterinary nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous clinical environment, providing exceptional patient care during the most critical hours of the day.

As a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play a central role in delivering life-saving treatments, managing emergency cases, and ensuring optimal care for hospitalised patients throughout the night. You’ll join a close-knit team that values your clinical input, professional growth, and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of overnight patient care, including emergency triage, medical monitoring, and post-surgical recovery.

• Handle a diverse caseload encompassing emergency surgeries, critical care cases, and in-patient medical management.

• Collaborate closely with a capable night team including a veterinary surgeon and a patient care assistant.

• Support emergency and critical care development under the guidance of a Lead Night Veterinary Surgeon (certified in exotic animal practice).

• Participate in nurse consultations, structured handovers, and contribute to clinical improvement initiatives.

• Utilise advanced hospital facilities such as computed tomography, digital radiography, ultrasound, and emergency surgical suites.

• Maintain clear communication with the day team to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in small animal practice.

• Strong interest or prior experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) and in-patient management.

• Ability to work independently overnight while collaborating within a supportive team.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What Linnaeus Offers:

• Annualised hours structure for flexibility and extended blocks of leave.

• Coverage for RCVS and Veterinary Defence Society fees.

• Employer-contribution pension scheme and life assurance.

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and enhanced equal family leave.

• Relocation support (where applicable).

• Extensive CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities, including support toward further certifications.

• Clear career progression pathways within Linnaeus’ established emergency and critical care network.

• Strong commitment to mental health and wellbeing, with access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

About the Team and Hospital:

Village Vet Hampstead is a 24-hour hospital accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, serving as a major emergency and critical care hub for North London. The facility manages a wide range of cases, including gastric dilatation-volvulus, CPR, intensive post-operative care, and complex medical cases.

The overnight team includes an experienced veterinary surgeon, patient care assistant, and registered veterinary nurse, all supported by a senior clinical team. Collaboration and communication between day and night teams are seamless, ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Linnaeus fosters a culture of inclusivity, continuous learning, and professional development, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.