Night Vet Nurse (7 on-14 off)- Southend-on-Sea, Essex

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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: info@thevetoffice.com

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