Registered Veterinary Nurse (Nights) – Hampstead

Company: VCA Inc.
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Location: Hampstead
Job Description:

Role Overview

Join our Night RVN team at Village Vet Hampstead as a proactive and dedicated Night Veterinary Nurse (RVN) working 5 nights on / 10 nights off on a rolling rota. The role is based in a well‑equipped 24‑hour emergency clinic serving North London.

Responsibilities

  • Assign cases to nurses and provide support throughout your shifts, adopting a proactive, holistic approach to inpatient care under the guidance of the Veterinary Surgeon.
  • Triage out‑of‑hours calls and visits, supporting the veterinary surgeon with appointments, treatments and procedures.
  • Participate in nurse‑led patient handover from the night team to the day team, providing detailed clinical updates on all inpatients.
  • Assist in cleaning and maintenance of all areas of the hospital together with the Patient Care Assistant Team.
  • Engage in continued professional development, with opportunities to pursue extra studies supporting the emergency and critical care service.

Work Schedule

Rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off rolling rota.

Requirements

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with Tier2 or Tier3 qualification.
  • Experience or willingness to work in a 24‑hour clinical environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the clinical team and support continuity of care.

Benefits

  • Annualised contract with 5 flexi nights per year
  • RCVS & VDS fees paid
  • External CPD allowance and extensive free Linnaeus CPD program
  • Career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework
  • Staff discount schemes (gym membership)
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme
  • Wellness program including:
    • Employee assistance program
    • Eyecare voucher scheme
    • Free annual flu jab
    • Cycle to work scheme

Salary

£37,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

EEO Statement

Linnaeus is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

How to Apply

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you must apply internally via the Talent Acquisition team. For external candidates, please submit your application through our careers portal.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026