Job Description

This role is an opportunity to join a leading Manchester referral clinic as we introduce our night nursing team. Led by a specialist surgeon and supported by an amazing team of AVP vets, nurses and support staff Dogwood Referrals offer orthopaedic and neurosurgery referrals to Manchester and the surrounding areas.


Working 4 Nights, Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 8am then 9 nights off you will provide overnight care and support for our surgical patients. With support from on call veterinary surgeons, your role is to ensure patient comfort, safety and recovery are optimal.


Please contact katherine.kingham@medivet.co.uk for a friendly chat.

Key Benefits

Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service. Life Assurance 3 x salary. Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support. Clinical CPD allowance Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities Funded certificate opportunities. VDS and RCVS fees paid. Interest free Season Ticket Loan. Cycle to Work scheme, Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That's the care for our patients, our clients and for each other - we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

In this role you will:

Provide overnight care for hospitalised patients (internal medicine, neurology and orthopaedic) Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO) and perform treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian. Monitor vital signs, assess patient condition, and report changes to the veterinarian promptly. Perform diagnostic sample collection (blood, urine, faeces), place IV catheters, and run in-house lab tests as needed. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Assist in emergency procedures and patient triage when needed. Communicate effectively with Veterinarians, RVN's and client care teams to ensure continuity of care. Provide compassionate, low-stress handling of patients during overnight stays. Ensure a clean, safe, and well-stocked working environment. Support end-of-life care and client communication, if applicable during overnight hours.

Your Skills and Experience

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital, preferably in a referral setting Full clean UK Driver's License Ability to work independently with confidence and sound clinical judgment. Comfortable working overnight hours Advanced training or certification in emergency/critical care (e.g., VTS-ECC) would be beneficial

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.


We're proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that's always there. That's more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.


This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.


This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.