Night Registered Veterinary Nurse – Dorchester, Dorset

Prorated salary £27,500 per annum
Part-time, permanent night role
5 nights on / 9 nights off rolling rota
24-hour hospital with advanced facilities
Sole charge nursing position overnight

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital in Dorchester, Dorset.

The hospital provides out-of-hours care, hospitalisation and complex case work-ups for surrounding practices, alongside first-opinion work during the week. This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a night environment, and wants to further develop skills in emergency and critical care nursing.

The Role

You will work as the sole RVN on night duty, alongside a dedicated night veterinary surgeon, taking responsibility for inpatient care and overnight case management.

Duties include patient monitoring, admissions and discharges, supporting procedures, Schedule 3 activities where appropriate, and delivering consistently high standards of patient and client care. The role offers excellent exposure to medical, surgical and ECC nursing.

The working pattern is 5 nights on, 9 nights off on a rolling rota.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Confident working independently in a hospital setting

• Interest or experience in ECC and overnight nursing

• Strong clinical judgement and calm decision-making

• Organised, proactive and reliable approach

• Commitment to delivering excellent patient care

Location

Based in Dorchester, Dorset, the hospital benefits from a well-connected location with access to both the Jurassic Coast and surrounding countryside. The area offers a strong balance of lifestyle, affordability and professional opportunity.

Salary & Benefits

• Prorated salary £27,500 per annum

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

• Additional paid "Day for You” each year

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificates and structured internal career pathways

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Private medical insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life assurance (3× salary)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Staff discounts on products and services

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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