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Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients Assisting with occasional required surgeries in liaison with the on-call vet Managing client communications, with phones diverted to VetsNow while some calls come directly to the practice Cleaning, restocking and preparing the hospital for the following day Completing relevant administrative duties
CT Ultrasonography Dental radiography Diathermy Laparoscopic equipment Facilities for complex orthopaedic surgery
7 Veterinary Surgeons 12 Registered Veterinary Nurses 2 Student Veterinary Nurses 3 Hospital Assistants 8 Customer Care team members
The ability to work independently overnight while remaining part of a wider team Excellent communication skills A calm, organised approach A strong focus on patient welfare
6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
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 Non-accidental injury support
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution Discounted staff pet care Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Night Nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Small Animal, Oakham, East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Part Time
Up to £21,930 DOE
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Night Nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Rutland
£21,930
Part-time, average 26 hours per week
Average of 26 hours per week, worked as 52 hours every other week
Saturday to Tuesday, every other week
Saturday & Sunday 6.00pm–8.00am
Monday & Tuesday 8.00pm–8.00am
Join an established 24-hour hospital where your night nursing skills truly matter
Oakham Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and confident Night RVN to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-equipped hospital offering 24-hour in-patient care, while benefiting from a structured rota that provides significant time off.
Role Details
This role focuses on overnight inpatient care within a busy hospital environment. You will work in close communication with the on-call Veterinary Surgeon, supporting patient care and ensuring high clinical standards are maintained throughout the night.
Responsibilities include:
There are optional opportunities to undertake occasional day shifts to help maintain and broaden clinical skills, though this is not compulsory.
About Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established, purpose-built practice located on the outskirts of Oakham in Rutland. We offer extensive facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment including:
We have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham Vet School, giving us access to leading specialists. Our team includes certificate holders in cardiology, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics and advanced nursing disciplines including anaesthesia and medicine.
We are proud to encourage and support ongoing professional development across the team.
Our current team includes:
We also provide referral services in cardiology and orthopaedics, offering a truly comprehensive veterinary service.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a confident, motivated and compassionate RVN with:
Because Our People 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 of £21,930, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Small Animal
Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 7QH, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.