Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights

At Swift Referrals, we’re more than just a veterinary hospital; we’re a community of passionate professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We are delighted to welcome applications from compassionate, motivated RVNs to join our team as a dedicated Night Nurse.

As a dedicated Night Nurse at Swift Referrals, you will play a vital role in our mission to deliver exceptional patient care to our first‑opinion and referral emergency cases and inpatients. Routinely you will work with the emergency clinicians to provide the highest standard of emergency care to presenting patients, manage patients in intensive care, and support and focus on delivering the highest possible quality of nursing care.

We see a wide range of interesting cases across first opinion and referral emergencies and inpatients, and this role is an amazing opportunity to really utilize your nursing skills to your full potential.

RVNs of all experience levels and nursing backgrounds are welcome to apply – we recruit based on attitude and aptitude, and full training and support is provided for new team members. Most importantly, we are looking for nurses who align with our vision and values. Emergency or out‑of‑hours experience would be desirable due to the fast‑paced nature of the role, and any further qualifications would be beneficial.

Your schedule will follow a 5 on 10 off rolling rota with shifts being 7:30 pm–8:00 am, including a 1‑hour lunch break.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from the following:

• Due to the nature of the working pattern, holiday entitlement is included within your salary and taken during your scheduled 10 consecutive days off.

• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership.

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro‑rate.
• Certificate, Diploma and VTS support.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider.
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.

• VDS cover.
• RCVS fees.

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers.
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer.
• Discounted staff pet care.

Up to £34,000 per annum DOE.