Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (OOH RVN)

About the Role

This is a night shift position working a 7 on, 14 off rota as part of the dedicated night team at Streatham Hill Vets, a multi-award-winning practice within the DNA Vetcare group. You'll provide compassionate emergency and critical care to patients in need, handling complex medical cases with confidence and clinical expertise.

The practice offers a genuinely varied caseload including orthopaedics, TPLOs, fracture repairs, complex medical cases, laparoscopic spays, and intensive care work. Whether you're an all-rounder or specialise in surgery, anaesthesia, wards, or intensive care, the team will support you to develop your particular interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care nursing to patients presenting out of hours
• Work with a dedicated night team to manage complex medical and surgical cases
• Support emergency situations with strong clinical skills and confidence
• Maintain high standards of patient care and welfare throughout your shift
• Communicate effectively with the night vet and wider team to optimise patient outcomes
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment with empathetic, compassionate patient care

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Strong clinical nursing skills and experience in emergency or critical care
• Ability to handle emergency situations with confidence and clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and client care

Benefits

• Salary up to £38,000, dependent on experience
• Night shift rota: 7 on, 14 off
• Accommodation available
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment including CT scanner, gastroscope, laparoscopic equipment, top-of-the-range ultrasound, in-house lab, and MRI (on order)
• CPD support and certificate funding
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Working towards Fear Free practice status

About the Practice

Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery is part of DNA Vetcare, a proudly independent group of multi-award-winning surgeries founded in 2006. The practice combines decades of clinical experience with modern facilities and handpicked clinical staff devoted to providing exceptional, compassionate care.

The surgery is RCVS accredited and serves South London communities across Streatham, Balham, Tooting, Clapham, Brixton, Norwood, Dulwich, and surrounding areas. The team is committed to optimal patient care and keeping abreast of the latest developments in veterinary medicine. House visits are available on request.