Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgery
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) 7 ON 14 OFF
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Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons – Saffron Walden
- Salary: £30,000–£31,500 per annum
- Shift Pattern: Ideally 7 nights on, 14 nights off (alternative night patterns considered)
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00pm–8:00am | Weekends 7:00pm–8:00am
Join Mercer & Hughes
We are looking for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons in Saffron Walden.
With over 40 years of heritage and a trusted reputation across Essex, we combine high-quality veterinary care with strong community relationships and a supportive team environment. As part of Kin Vet Community, you'll benefit from shared expertise, excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities to develop your career, while remaining part of a close-knit local practice.
Why join us?
If you love inpatient nursing and want a role where you can focus on your patients, this could be the perfect opportunity.
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- You'll care for a varied caseload of medical and surgical inpatients, helping us provide true 24-hour nursing care and continuity for our patients.
- Unlike many night roles, there are no overnight telephones to answer, allowing you to focus entirely on nursing.
- Our vet is on-call throughout every shift, so support is always available when you need it.
Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced RVN, we'll support your development, including certificate funding for those looking to progress.
What we offer
- Salary of £30,000–£31,500
- Ideally 7 nights on, 14 nights off
- Alternative shift patterns considered
- Paid lunch break
- No overnight phone duties
- Vet on-call all night for support
- Certificate support
- £500 CPD allowance
- RCVS Training Practice
- Modern facilities including orthopaedics, endoscopy, laparoscopy and ultrasound
- Free on-site parking
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We'd love to hear from you if you are...
- A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
- Passionate about inpatient and emergency nursing
- Looking for a supportive team where your skills are valued
- Keen to continue learning and developing your career
Whether you're just starting your nursing career or bringing years of experience, we'd love to welcome you to the team.
Interested?
If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to have an informal chat. Send your CV or simply get in touch for a confidential conversation—there's no obligation to apply.
We'd love to tell you more about what makes Mercer & Hughes such a great place to build your nursing career.
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