OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse position is based in Horsham, West Sussex, within a first opinion small animal practice. The contract is annualised hours, with up to around 30 hours per week, and the basic rota follows a 7 on, 14 off pattern plus 2 or 3 bank holiday day shifts.

You’ll be part of a 2-site practice with vets, nurses and receptionists working together in a friendly, collaborative environment. Support comes from on-call vet surgeons and twilight nurses, so you’ll work closely with both day and night teams while still managing your own night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide out of hours nursing care for patients each night.
• Monitor patient health and support recovery during the OOH period.
• Work alongside on-call vet surgeons and twilight nurses as part of the wider team.
• Support the outcome of patient care across clinical work.
• Help maintain quality in the practice and contribute to positive patient outcomes.
• Communicate confidently with colleagues, clients and pet owners.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse status.
• Passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, develop and grow through ongoing training.

Benefits

• Salary of £32,000 FTE on an annualised hours basis.
• RCVS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library and funded advanced training opportunities.
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

The role is with CVS Veterinary Group at Fathings, a 2-site small animal practice in Horsham. The practice describes itself as friendly and collaborative, with a passionate team of vets, nurses and receptionists working to provide the best possible care.

CVS also notes wider support for practices through central HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams, alongside ongoing investment in facilities through a multi-million-pound improvement fund.