Medivet
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse | £2,000 Sign-On Bonus | 7 Nights On, 14 Off
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Night RVN (Registered Veterinary Nurse) – 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care
About the Role
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered) looking to work in a fast-paced, well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital? Medivet Watford 24 is seeking an exceptional RVN to join our overnight team at our busy emergency, critical care and inpatient unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist a Veterinary Surgeon in managing and supporting inpatients overnight
- Provide high standards of care to medical, surgical, and critical care patients
- Triage and respond to emergency phone calls and consultations 24/7
- Support emergency surgeries alongside veterinary surgeons
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor patient conditions overnight, recognising and responding to changes
- Maintain accurate clinical records and handovers
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, infection control, and hygiene protocols
- Deliver exceptional client communication, offering compassionate support during emergencies
- Contribute to a positive team culture
About Medivet Watford 24: We are a fast-growing, fully equipped 24-hour hospital with advanced diagnostic equipment, including x-ray, dental x-ray, CT scanning, ultrasound, scopes, and ventilators. Our dynamic team values passion, professionalism, and patient-first care.
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This night shift (7 nights on, 7 nights off) role is ideal for an RVN with a passion for emergency and critical care. Exceptional candidates should be calm, organised, and thrive in high-pressure environments.
About You
To excel in this role, you should:
✅ Be an RCVS-registered Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Ideally with experience in emergency, referral, or hospital practice (but willing to train)
- Essential: Strong foundation in inpatient care, anaesthesia, and emergency nursing
- Proven ability to work independently during overnight shifts
✅ Core competencies:
- Clear, calm communication with clients, teams, and veterinary surgeons
- Attention to detail in record-keeping and regulatory compliance
- Quick problem-solving to address patient health changes promptly
✅ Why we love our team members:
- Passionate about animal welfare and outstanding client care
- Adaptable, resilient, and a natural team player
- Eager to develop emergency and critical care skills in a supportive environment
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Why Join Medivet?
💙 Work-life balance: A 7 nights on, 7 nights off rota allows time for rest and personal commitments
💰 Attractive benefits:
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
- 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with tenure)
- ‘Day for You’ – an extra paid day off annually
- £750 annual CPD allowance, plus 2 days’ paid CPD leave per year
- Funded certifications and career pathways
- Assisted cycle to work scheme + season ticket loans
- Discounted products and services from Medivet
- RCVS and VDS fee coverage
🚀 Career growth: Supportive Clinical Communities, internal training, and opportunities to upskill in a fast-growing company
Join a thriving, values-driven team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine—where your expertise directly impacts the life-saving care our patients receive.
Interested? If you are an RCVS-registered RVN eager to excel in a dynamic veterinary night shift, we’d love to hear from you.
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