Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full Time, Permanent
Pride Veterinary Referrals, Derby
Up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time, 38 hours per week
Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
No on-call duties or weekend shifts; bank holiday rota 1–2 per year

Join a leading referral hospital in a supportive, advanced environment

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital where collaboration, high standards, and continual learning are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a team of specialists, experienced nurses, and support staff who are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for patients.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of our wards team, supporting seamless patient care between day and night shifts. You’ll have the opportunity to manage emergency cases, support urgent procedures, and maintain high standards of clinical care.

• Provide exceptional nursing care for referral and first opinion patients across wards

• Assist with emergency triage, post-operative care, and anaesthesia monitoring under veterinary supervision

• Contribute to patient care planning and support clinical standards within the hospital

• Collaborate with experienced nurses, specialists, and support staff to ensure continuity of care

• Support the smooth operation of the twilight shift, bridging day and night teams

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident, motivated, and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a hospital environment and enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll bring:

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

• Hospital experience, ideally in emergency or referral care

• Confidence in triage, anaesthesia monitoring, and inpatient care

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Calm, organised, and adaptable mindset in a fast-paced environment

• A passion for patient care and professional development

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a specialist referral environment

• Career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles, supported by mentors and certificate holders

• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams

• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

Work-Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• Birthday leave

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Private Medical Insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership

• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)

• Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities

• Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses

• Infection Prevention and Control Programme

• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover

• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers

• Pension scheme

• Discounted staff pet care