Role Details

As part of our out-of-hours service, you will provide gold-standard emergency and critical care for our own clients as well as a number of local practices. You will be confident in working independently while collaborating closely with our skilled veterinary surgeons. This is a busy, varied role where no two nights are the same, giving you the opportunity to utilise and develop your nursing skills to their fullest.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time 13-month fixed-term contract, night shift position of 46.5 hours per week, working 5 nights on followed by 5 nights off.

• Monday to Thursday: 6:45 PM – 7:45 AM
• Friday: 6:45 PM – 8:00 AM
• Saturday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 AM
• Sunday: 6:00 PM – 7:45 AM

About the Practice

Abivale Veterinary Group is a well-established practice providing 24/7 care, 365 days a year. We are proud to offer a high standard of veterinary services, with a strong reputation for excellence in emergency care. Our facilities are fully equipped for advanced diagnostics, surgery, and inpatient care, ensuring you have everything you need to deliver outstanding treatment to our patients.

Our dedicated night team works closely with our day teams and referring practices, creating a collaborative environment where every member’s skills and input are valued.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or a strong interest in emergency and critical care
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, organised approach
• Confidence in handling a varied and often unpredictable caseload

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where your skills will be stretched, and your professional development will be encouraged. You will be joining a team that is passionate about providing exceptional care, whatever the hour.

Because Our People Matter - we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £40,000 DOE, plus a £2,000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from:

• Work Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance, birthday as paid day off
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, non-accidental injury support
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, Certificate Support, learning via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Additional: Pawsome Benefits, Pension (5% Employee/3% Employer), discounted staff pet care

Contact

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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