Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
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What you'll do
- Deliver advanced overnight nursing care to medical and surgical oncology patients
- Provide emergency and critical care nursing support
- Work collaboratively with the night team including another RVN, duty vet and auxiliary staff
- Contribute to the practice's commitment to teaching and continued professional development
- Support referral-level patient outcomes rooted in the highest standards of veterinary science
What they're looking for
- Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
- No previous referral experience required
- Ability to work night shifts and adapt to the rota schedule
- Strong commitment to advanced nursing practice and continuous learning
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About the Role
This is a ward-based nursing position delivering overnight care to medical, surgical, oncology and soft tissue patients. You will provide advanced nursing care to emergency and critical care cases, working within a night team that includes another RVN, a duty veterinary surgeon, and an auxiliary. The role operates on a 7 nights on, 7 nights off pattern, though alternative working arrangements are open to discussion.
AURA is a centre of excellence in animal oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, interventional radiology and diagnostic imaging. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills to an advanced nursing level within a teaching-focused environment where your learning continues throughout your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced overnight nursing care to medical and surgical oncology patients
- Provide emergency and critical care nursing support
- Work collaboratively with the night team including another RVN, duty vet and auxiliary staff
- Contribute to the practice's commitment to teaching and continued professional development
- Support referral-level patient outcomes rooted in the highest standards of veterinary science
Requirements
- Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
- No previous referral experience required
- Ability to work night shifts and adapt to the rota schedule
- Strong commitment to advanced nursing practice and continuous learning
Benefits
- Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on qualifications
- 21 nights holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 23.5 nights after 3 years' service
- Funded and encouraged CPD
- RCVS registration fees paid
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 remote GP and physiotherapy access, benefits discounts and 1-to-1 wellbeing sessions
- Life Assurance
- Free parking
- In-house scrub laundering
- Fresh fruit weekly
About the Practice
AURA is a leading specialist practice in animal oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, interventional radiology and diagnostic imaging. Located in Guildford, the practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical expertise and animal care. The team understands the emotional complexity of serious illness and is committed to providing families with reliable, trustworthy information delivered with clarity and compassion.
The practice prioritises teaching, learning and professional development, creating a supportive environment where RVNs can advance their skills and knowledge at an advanced level.
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