Night Vet Nurse - Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse – Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Permanent | Part-time | Nights
Confidential Opportunity

The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a busy, well-equipped 24-hour small animal hospital in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which supports a wide network of surrounding practices and offers a varied and clinically interesting caseload.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a dedicated night team and play a key role in delivering outstanding emergency and inpatient care.

The Role

• Night RVN – 24-hour hospital environment

• Permanent, part-time position

• Rota: 7 nights on / 14 nights off

• Shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am

• Average working hours: 28 hours per week

• Working closely with the night vet and support team

• High level of hands-on nursing responsibility and clinical autonomy

Clinical Responsibilities

As a Night RVN, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients, including:

• Triage and initial assessment of emergency cases

• Assisting with examinations, stabilisation and procedures

• Monitoring critical care patients using advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment

• Placement of IV lines, blood sampling and running in-house diagnostics

• Administration of medication and management of fluid therapy

• Inpatient care, including feeding, walking, toileting and post-operative monitoring

• Accurate and detailed clinical note keeping

• Preparing patients for procedures and managing admissions and discharges

• Supporting patient transfers for enhanced or out-of-hours care where required

You will also contribute to the smooth overnight running of the hospital by maintaining a clean, organised and safe clinical environment and ensuring readiness for incoming emergencies.

The Hospital

• 24-hour small animal hospital with a strong regional presence

• Consistently varied caseload: medical, surgical and emergency cases

• Excellent exposure for nurses with an interest in ECC and hospital nursing

• Supportive, experienced team with a collaborative culture

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

• Confident working in a hospital or emergency environment

• Strong nursing skills with a passion for patient care

• Able to work effectively as part of a team overnight

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Comfortable using coaching and influencing skills with colleagues

• Interest in nurse-led clinics and efficient clinical workflows

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical & 24/7 GP access)

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Access to 24-hour counselling and wellbeing support

• Additional paid personal day (Day for You)

• CPD allowance: £750 per year + 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificate opportunities

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• Pension scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services

Why This Role?

• Excellent work–life balance with a 7-on / 14-off night rota

• High level of hands-on, clinically focused nursing

• Ideal for RVNs passionate about ECC and inpatient care

• Supportive hospital environment with scope for development

How to Apply

This vacancy is being managed confidentially by The Vet Office.

To apply or request further information, please contact:
[email protected]