OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part-time)

About the Role

This is a standalone Sunday opportunity for an RVN passionate about emergency and critical care. You’ll work with a varied OOH caseload across just 26 Sundays per year (roughly 2 in 4), giving you genuine flexibility while keeping your clinical skills sharp. The role is based at Hale Veterinary Hospital in Chippenham—a state-of-the-art facility with ISFM Silver status that handles emergency cases for Nightingale’s own clients plus six member practices.

Chippenham is brilliantly positioned just minutes from the M4 and train station, making it easy to commute. The area sits on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, within reach of Bristol, Bath, and Cardiff—and just an hour from London by train. Perfect if you want countryside charm with city access.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to emergency and critical care patients during out-of-hours Sunday shifts
• Work collaboratively with two veterinary surgeons, a fellow RVN, and a veterinary care assistant
• Support a varied OOH caseload, making full use of your advanced nursing skills
• Maintain standards across a busy, RCVS-accredited emergency facility

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for emergency and critical care nursing
• Confidence working in a fast-paced OOH environment
• Ability to work as part of a small, supportive team

Benefits

• Salary: £2,219.08 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay; holiday taken during non-working periods)
• £600 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
• Health Shield membership covering dentistry, sports massage, and other wellbeing treatments
• RCVS membership paid plus one additional professional membership
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks scheme: discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay and annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and engagement

About the Practice

Nightingale Emergency Vet operates as part of the VetPartners family, a group recognised as Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards. The practice is built around Hale Veterinary Hospital—a modern, RCVS-accredited emergency facility with ISFM Silver status. The team handles OOH cases for Nightingale’s own clients alongside six member practices, creating a dynamic mix of emergency presentations.

VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every team member, with a genuine focus on career progression and employee wellbeing. If you’re looking for a workplace that invests in you, this is it.