Job Description

Wood Veterinary Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Night Nurse to join our progressive and dedicated OOH team on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with good motorway access to the South-West, London & the North.

The role is based within our RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in Gloucester. We offer a challenging and varied caseload, supporting numerous other practices in the county, as well as our own clients. You will be part of a team of 6 dedicated night nurses working alongside 1 other night nurse each night and the night vet, supported by a large team of small animal day vets, nurses and kennel assistants, many of whom hold post qualification certificates. Our in-house Laboratory with dedicated technicians provides advanced diagnostics.

Our nurses enjoy a great work-life balance, enabling them to explore everything the locality has to offer in their downtime. With the historic attraction of Gloucester Cathedral and breath-taking countryside right on your doorstep, this location is perfect for nature-lovers. For those who prefer more of a city scene, you're only a 45-minute drive from beautiful Bristol, and an hour and half from the lively Welsh capital of Cardiff.

You will be conscientious, hardworking, have a passion for providing a high standard of veterinary care, and be confident in all aspects of emergency and critical care nursing. You will work a varied caseload where schedule 3 is actively encouraged, and additional training/ qualifications are supported.

Salary:

Up to 30,000 DOE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working Pattern:

5 nights on 10 off, equating to 121.67 nights per annum and an average 25.74 hour week

6 weeks holiday to take in non-working time, equating to 14 days.

13-hour shifts, with a 2-hour unpaid break

Accommodation can be provided locally

CPD allowance of 600

Benefits (pro-rata):

Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid, and one other membership subscription Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees Cycle to Work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities Flexible working opportunities Life Insurance - 1 x annual salary

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to our Head Nurse, Hannah Jones on headnurse@woodvet.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025

Start Date: 27 October 2025, subject to any notice periods

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Night shift
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified veterinary nurse? Are you registered with the RCVS? Do you have an interest in veterinary emergency work?
Work Location: In person