Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Join Our Exceptional Night Nursing Team at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a renowned multidisciplinary referral hospital, delivering advanced veterinary care across the South of England, including London and the Thames Valley. Our Specialist-led services span Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging.

We are proud to be an ISFM Gold Standard Feline Clinic, Dog Friendly Clinicand a recipient of the BVHA Design Awardfor Outstanding Working Environment. As part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the UK's largest provider of integrated veterinary services, our referrals division operates eight state-of-the-art hospitals across the UK and Ireland.

About the Role

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Referral Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)to join our Referral Night Nursing Team. This vital role focuses on inpatient care and emergency & critical care during out-of-hours, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex cases.

You’ll work closely with our Specialists and ward RVNs, supported by a rotating intern on-site and multiple specialists on-call. Collaboration with our surgical team is a key part of the role, ensuring seamless patient care.

Core hours

are 20:00 – 08:30, but we are happy to discuss alternative shift patterns to support your work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high standards of nursing care to inpatients and emergency cases admitted out-of-hours
• Administering treatments and medications as prescribed by our specialist clinicians
• Communicating effectively across disciplines to ensure accurate and timely patient care plans
• Handling incoming calls professionally and taking appropriate action

Support & Development

We offer a comprehensive 8-week induction programmeto help you settle in, meet the team, and access any additional training you may need.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering:

• A generous CPD allowancewith dedicated time off
• Access to a wide range of internal CPD courses, including non-clinical development
• Opportunities for clinical research and teaching

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (up to 40k)
• 5 weeks annual leave(pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangementsto support your lifestyle

Wellbeing & Inclusion

• An Employee Assistance Programmevia Health Assured
• Optional Health Shield cash plan
• On-site Mental Health First Aidersand Wellbeing Champions

CVS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are actively working to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Alton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £24,000 and £40,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English