Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service is seeking a dedicated Night RVN to join its exceptional nursing team at this leading small animal referral centre in Solihull. You’ll work within a stunning, purpose-built veterinary hospital serving a diverse range of complex cases across emergency and critical care, medicine, surgery, and specialist disciplines.

This night position offers a unique opportunity to develop your nursing skills in a truly supportive environment. Working predominantly on night shifts with a flexible rota that’s open to adjustment around your needs, you’ll collaborate with specialists in orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, ECC, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and physiotherapy. No previous referral experience is required—Willows provides comprehensive training and mentoring to help you flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist ward nursing in both the Medicine and Surgical wards during night shifts
• Provide intensive care unit patient support and monitoring
• Work closely with Specialist and primary veterinary surgeons on complex cases
• Support the emergency out-of-hours team with nursing care and emergency response
• Contribute to the 24-hour nursing cover that keeps Willows’ patients safe

The Rota

An indicative 12-week cycle includes blocks of seven nights on clinic, scheduled rest weeks, and on-call duties (8 pm–1 am, paid as part of your total working hours). On-call shifts are flexible and the practice is open to adjusting the rota to suit you. The role averages 29.3 hours per week across this pattern.

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Enthusiasm for delivering world-class patient and client care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex-case environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to professional development
• Previous referral experience is desirable but not essential—full training provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £28,000 depending on experience
• 5 weeks’ annual holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS professional fees paid
• Dedicated nursing CPD programme designed and delivered by nursing staff
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD resources
• Career progression and specialisation opportunities within multiple disciplines
• Staff discount schemes and discounted vet fees for your own pets
• Life assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme and cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellness programme: employee assistance programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, discounted gym membership
• Mental Health First Aider support across the practice
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service is one of the UK’s leading small animal referral centres, delivering excellence in pet healthcare for over 30 years. The practice employs over 250 associates working as part of a multi-disciplinary team led by internationally renowned specialists. The hospital features state-of-the-art facilities including a Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, video endoscopy, and comprehensive advanced surgical equipment. Willows is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, and is conveniently located in Solihull with easy access to Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport, and the national rail and motorway networks.

The practice is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all staff through a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and a comprehensive wellbeing initiative including weekly free fruit and monthly team treats.