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Dedicated night shift role: 12-hour shifts (18:30–06:30) on a 4 on 5 off pattern, equivalent to 37.5 hours per week. This is a specialist night position, not a shared OOH rota.
About the Role
This is a full-time permanent position working 12-hour night shifts (18:30–06:30) on a 4 on 5 off pattern, providing genuine work-life balance and generous time off. You'll join the vibrant night team at Dick White Referrals, one of Europe's largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres, equipped with state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic facilities.
As a Night RVN, you'll be allocated to a specific ward for the duration of your set of shifts, allowing you to build continuity with your patients and recognise subtle changes in their condition. Every night presents a fresh challenge—no two shifts are the same—keeping the role interesting and dynamic whilst maintaining the work-life balance nights can offer when properly managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-standard nursing care across all wards, including the ICU, for canine and feline patients across all specialisms (anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and more)
- Triage and care for emergency patients admitted out of hours
- Work collaboratively with the night team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Interns, with a Specialist from each department available on call
- Use your initiative and clinical judgment to deliver excellent all-round nursing care
- Challenge the status quo and contribute to continuous improvement in patient care
Requirements
- Current RVN registration with the RCVS
- Excellent all-round nursing skills and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care
- Ability to work independently and use your initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player comfortable in a supportive, collaborative working environment
- Referral nursing experience is not essential—full training will be provided
Benefits
- Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum DOE
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD fully funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Staff discount schemes
- Comprehensive wellness programme including:
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Mental Health First Aider support across the practice
- Career progression opportunities within Linnaeus
About the Practice
Dick White Referrals is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities. The practice accepts referrals across anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, physiotherapy, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Many clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their fields. DWR is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the world's largest family-owned veterinary company.
Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland, united by a commitment to excellence and a purpose-driven culture. With over 6,000 associates, the group prioritises physical and mental health support, inclusive culture, and genuine professional development.
