Registered Veterinary Night Nurse

Night Ward Nurse (RVN)

**Part time – 33.5 hours per week**

**Location:** Granta Veterinary Specialists, Photon House, Station Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire
**Hours:** 13-hour night shifts; 4 shifts on and 8 shifts off, 33.5 hours per week with 12 cover shifts included in the salary. Opportunity for additional overtime.
**Salary:** Commensurate with experience (discussed following application)

About the Role

Granta Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced **Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)** to join our **night nursing team**.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality, ward-based nursing care to inpatients overnight within a specialist referral hospital. You will play an important role in patient monitoring, comfort, and continuity of care, working alongside experienced night nurses and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), with specialist veterinary support available when required.

This position would suit a confident and organised nurse who enjoys ward nursing, works calmly overnight, and values a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

– Providing a high standard of ward-based nursing care to hospitalised patients overnight
– Monitoring inpatients closely and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition
– Administering treatments, medications, and fluid therapy as prescribed
– Maintaining accurate and timely patient records
– Supporting patient comfort, hygiene, and welfare throughout the night
– Working collaboratively with PCAs and liaising with the on-call veterinary team as required
– Ensuring clinical areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with hospital protocols
– Completing thorough handovers to the day team at the end of the shift

About You

**Essential:**

– RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
– Experience in ward-based nursing care
– Confidence working overnight within a referral or hospital environment
– Strong organisational and communication skills
– A professional, team-focused approach to patient care

**Desirable:**

– Previous experience in a referral or ECC setting
– Experience working night shifts

About Granta Veterinary Specialists

Granta Veterinary Specialists is an independent, small animal referral hospital based near Cambridge. We are committed to delivering high standards of clinical care and service within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a brief covering letter to:
**bekky.cooper@grantavets.co.uk**

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

– Free parking
– On-site parking

Experience:

– Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

– RCVS (preferred)

Work Location: In person