Night Veterinary Nurse West Derby, Liverpool
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Night Veterinary Nurse | West Derby, Liverpool
An excellent opportunity for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy, well-equipped 24-hour small animal hospital in West Derby, Liverpool. This is a full-time permanent night role, ideal for an RVN looking to develop strong medical and surgical nursing skills within an emergency and critical care environment.
Key Highlights
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Dedicated Night Veterinary Nurse position.
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Full-time permanent night role within a 24-hour hospital.
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Structured 7 nights on / 7 nights off rota.
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Exposure to a varied and rewarding ECC caseload.
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Supportive overnight team environment.
Key Details
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Role: Night Veterinary Nurse.
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Contract: Permanent.
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Location: West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside.
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Hours: Full time nights.
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Rota: 7 nights on / 7 nights off.
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Salary: £32,000 – £36,500 per annum, depending on experience.
The Opportunity
This role is well suited to an RVN who enjoys working nights and thrives in a hospital environment. You will work closely alongside a dedicated night veterinary surgeon, delivering high-quality emergency and inpatient care while developing your confidence and skillset in medical and surgical nursing.
The structured rota provides excellent work–life balance, with extended periods of time off between blocks.
The Role
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Deliver exceptional patient care during overnight hours.
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Carry out nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures.
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Support emergency consults, surgeries and clinical procedures.
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Deliver patient monitoring and inpatient nursing care.
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Manage admissions and discharges overnight.
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Deliver exceptional care and communication to clients.
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Work collaboratively with the night veterinary surgeon and wider hospital team.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory, practice and operational standards.
Facilities & Hospital
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Busy 24-hour small animal hospital.
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Well-equipped clinical environment.
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Access to advanced diagnostics and hospital facilities.
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Strong clinical governance and overnight support.
What We're Looking For
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RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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Interest in emergency and critical care nursing.
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Confident delivering inpatient and overnight nursing care.
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Strong team player with good communication skills.
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Calm, organised and professional approach to night work.
Salary & Benefits
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Salary £32,000 – £36,500 per annum.
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Health Cash Plan from day one.
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24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
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Life assurance (3 × salary).
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5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.
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Additional paid "Day for You”.
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£750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days.
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Access to clinical communities and internal CPD.
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Funded certificates and internal career pathways.
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Paid RCVS and VDS fees.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
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Season ticket loans.
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Staff discounts on veterinary products and services.
What's Next
If you're a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a night role in West Derby, Liverpool, with a structured rota and strong hospital support, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.
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