Ready for nights that genuinely develop your emergency and critical care skills? This structured night role at a 24-hour small animal hospital offers real clinical exposure, supportive teamwork, and practical accommodation during your working block.
Dedicated night shift role. 4 nights on, 8 nights off rolling rota. Annualised hours 33.9 per week equivalent. Accommodation provided during working night blocks.
Village Vet St Albans is a well-established 24-hour emergency clinic and small animal hospital, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health. This Night RVN position offers hands-on emergency and critical care nursing with a varied, stimulating caseload far beyond routine overnight monitoring. You'll work a 4 nights on, 8 nights off rolling rota, providing extended time off between blocks while maintaining exposure to genuine emergency cases. Accommodation is provided during your working night block, offering practical support and convenience.
The hospital is fully equipped with diagnostic facilities, on-site laboratory, separate cat and dog wards, theatre suite, and 24-hour inpatient care provision. You'll be part of a structured, professional night service supporting multiple practices across Hertfordshire, working as a Tier 2/3 RVN alongside the Veterinary Surgeon to manage overnight and urgent care patients.
Village Vet St Albans is part of Linnaeus, part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. The hospital operates 24 hours as an emergency clinic and small animal facility serving Hertfordshire. Being privately owned by Mars, the group prioritises long-term thinking and purpose-driven values alongside clinical excellence.
Linnaeus is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, with Mental Health First Aiders across practices and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. The organisation supports physical and mental wellbeing of all associates and is dedicated to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
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