Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

This is a part-time registered veterinary nurse position at a dedicated small animal out-of-hours hospital in Maidenhead. You’ll be working every other Saturday and Sunday night from 7:30pm to 7:30am, averaging just 12 hours per week on a one-week-on, one-week-off rota—giving you genuine control over your schedule and time off.

The role centres on inpatient care, triage, and anaesthesia support, and would suit an RVN who enjoys working out-of-hours and is interested in emergency and critical care. You’ll never be working alone—a vet and PCA are on site throughout your shift, creating a supportive team environment where learning and collaboration thrive.

The practice is well-equipped with X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy units, so you’ll have the tools needed to deliver excellent patient care in a friendly, collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to inpatients, ensuring comfort and monitoring throughout the night shift
• Perform triage assessments and support clinical decision-making alongside the veterinary surgeon
• Provide anaesthesia support including induction, monitoring, and recovery care
• Maintain the practice to the highest standard, ensuring quality of care and positive patient outcomes
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during out-of-hours consultations
• Support the broader team in creating a welcoming, professional environment
• Contribute to ongoing learning and development within the ECC setting

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for emergency and critical care nursing
• Experience or genuine interest in working out-of-hours shifts
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

Benefits

• Competitive salary: up to £37,000 FTE, adjusted pro rata for part-time hours
• Generous CPD budget for professional development
• Annual leave allowance (pro rata)
• RCVS registration fees covered
• CVS pension scheme
• Staff discount across CVS group practices
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Excellent nursing career pathway within CVS
• Voluntary private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• Fertility and pregnancy loss policy
• Monthly line-manager check-ins and access to 400+ Wellbeing Champions

About the Practice

MiNightVet Maidenhead (Summerleaze) is a small animal out-of-hours hospital serving the Maidenhead area. The practice is part of CVS, one of the UK’s largest veterinary groups, and operates as a dedicated ECC facility with modern diagnostic equipment including X-ray, dental imaging, ultrasound, and endoscopy units. The team comprises passionate vets, RVNs, PCAs, and receptionists who prioritise collaborative care and staff support.

CVS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported. The group invests heavily in practice facilities through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund and provides comprehensive operational support through central teams covering HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement. Wellbeing is a priority, with access to pastoral support vets, mentors, and a Health Shield benefit supporting both physical and mental health.