Night Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Medivet Skeldale Veterinary 24-hour Hospital in Thirsk is a thriving emergency and referral centre set in beautiful North Yorkshire, with a heritage like no other—this is the original home of James Herriot. You’ll be joining a large, purpose-built practice with a history of client-focused excellence and a genuine commitment to exceptional care.

This night nursing position offers a rare gift: genuine work-life balance. Working a 7-nights-on/14-nights-off rota, you’ll provide emergency out-of-hours cover to the hospital and local referral clinics alongside a dedicated Night Veterinary Surgeon. The high surgical and medical caseload means no two shifts are the same, giving you the chance to fully develop your nursing skills in a busy, well-equipped environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care throughout your night shifts
• Support surgical and medical procedures, managing all pre- and post-procedure activities
• Conduct nurse-led consultations and schedule 3 activities
• Monitor and manage patient care during emergency presentations
• Manage patient admissions and discharges under veterinary direction
• Dispense and check medications accurately
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards
• Lead team briefings to coordinate effective shift running

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience supporting and delivering nurse-led consultations
• Strong coaching and influencing skills to support colleagues

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health cash plan from day one covering dental, physio, and optical; 24/7 private GP service and access to 24-hour counselling
• Financial Support: Life assurance at 3× salary; interest-free season ticket loan; discounts on Medivet products and services
• Leave & Flexibility: An additional ‘Day for You’—a paid day’s leave to use as you wish
• Professional Development: £750 clinical CPD per year (FTE); funded certificate opportunities; internal CPD and access to clinical communities
• Professional Fees: VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Lifestyle: Cycle to Work scheme

About the Practice

Medivet Skeldale is an RCVS practice standards scheme accredited hospital and emergency service centre, as well as an ISFM Gold Level accredited cat-friendly practice. The recently refurbished facility includes three large consulting rooms, a large operating theatre, dedicated dog and cat kennels, an imaging suite with digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy, dental X-ray capabilities, a well-equipped prep area, and a spacious waiting area. Across both the dedicated night and day teams, there are multiple certificate holders in various disciplines.

Medivet is a leading UK veterinary care provider with practices nationwide, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, plus a growing international presence in France, Germany, and Spain. The company is committed to creating a forward-thinking, supportive environment where every colleague is valued and given access to the very best equipment and treatment options.