Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is an out-of-hours RVN position with an unusual and flexible rota pattern: 1 week on / 11 weeks off, then 1 week on / 9 weeks off (22-week cycle), working 7pm–8am shifts. You’ll be joining a passionate team at a busy small animal hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, where emergency and critical care cases are the norm and no two nights are the same.

The hospital is well-equipped and thriving, with a strong culture of collaboration and patient-first care. You’ll have free on-site accommodation during the weeks you’re working, plus free parking—making this role genuinely practical as well as professionally rewarding. If you thrive in an ECC environment and want to work with a supportive team that values your expertise, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Work confidently in sole charge, triaging calls and answering phones during night shifts
• Monitor anaesthetics and provide stabilisation and nursing care for emergency and critical cases
• Support all aspects of patient care and clinical work alongside the out-of-hours veterinary team
• Deliver exceptional care to patients and reassurance to their owners during stressful situations
• Maintain high standards of practice in the hospital environment
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and out-of-hours partners
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming team culture

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Demonstrated experience and genuine interest in emergency and critical care
• Confidence working in sole charge during out-of-hours shifts
• Ability to work night shifts (7pm–8am) on the specified rota pattern
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care and supporting colleagues

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £41,600 FTE
• Fixed-term contract until April 2027
• Annualised hours contract with a unique shift pattern (1 week on / 11 weeks off / 1 week on / 9 weeks off)
• Free on-site accommodation during weeks on shift
• Free on-site parking
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with access to Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library, and funded advanced ECC training
• Excellent nursing career progression pathway
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions network and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

About the Practice

The Veterinary Hospital, Gorleston is a busy small animal practice forming part of CVS Group, one of the UK’s largest veterinary businesses. The hospital is well-equipped to handle a high caseload, with a passionate team of vets, RVNs, PCAs, and receptionists working together in a collaborative, supportive environment. Located in beautiful Gorleston, Norfolk, the practice benefits from easy access to local amenities and a genuine commitment to inclusive, patient-first care.

CVS Group invests significantly in its people and facilities, offering industry-leading learning and development, a network of 400+ Wellbeing Champions, and ongoing support from central HR, IT, and operational teams. The practice is part of a wider commitment to delivering enhancements across numerous locations through a dedicated multi-million-pound investment fund.