Registered Veterinary Nurse – Part Time

About the Role

This is a part-time registered veterinary nursing position at Vets Now’s RCVS-accredited Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic in Salisbury, which has been delivering out-of-hours emergency and critical care since 2010. You’ll be at the heart of clinical treatment, working alongside a skilled emergency team in a fast-paced environment where your nursing expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern across a four-week cycle, offering genuine flexibility: some weeks include overnight shifts (Thursday/Friday 18:00–09:00), while others focus on daytime weekend work (Saturday/Sunday hours). Bank holidays are included in the rota. This structure suits nurses seeking meaningful part-time emergency work without full-time commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and first aid – assess cases on arrival, provide telephone advice, and perform immediate stabilisation
• Critical care nursing – monitor major body systems, track in-patient trends, identify deterioration quickly, manage pain assessment, and perform wound and dressing care
• Anaesthesia support – assist with induction, maintenance, and recovery protocols
• Diagnostics – conduct basic diagnostic procedures confidently, including sole charge capacity where required
• In-patient care – manage feeding, hygiene, medication administration, and physiotherapy for hospitalised animals

Requirements

• RCVS registration with a minimum of six months post-qualification experience
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical and hygiene standards
• Strong communication skills with clients and the team
• Experience with emergency and critical care caseloads (advantageous but not essential)
• Flexibility to work the allocated shift pattern including overnight and weekend hours

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £19 per hour depending on experience
• Annual leave: 7 weeks pro rata, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Professional development: £1,125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid study hours annually; ECC certificate support and RCVS fees paid
• Health & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity pay
• Financial support: UK Standard Pension (5% employee / 3% employer), death in service benefit (2× annual salary)
• Lifestyle perks: Reward Gateway discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers, up to 50% discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Vets Now is the UK’s leading emergency pet care provider, operating 60+ dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals serving over 1,700 veterinary practices nationwide. The Salisbury clinic is RCVS-accredited for small animal emergency and critical care, equipped and staffed to handle complex cases without appointment.

The organisation is known for fostering a supportive, flexible culture where nurses are valued clinical partners. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer committed to reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment.