Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Night RVN - Permanent Role | Exceptional Rota | Specialist Referral Hospital

Are you an RVN who thrives in a clinically focused, progressive environment where your skills truly impact patient recovery and comfort? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


We're looking for an experienced and compassionate

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

to join our dedicated referral team.


This permanent role offers an enviable

7 nights on / 14 nights off

rota, providing the ideal balance between professional challenge and personal time. We anticipate high interest in this position!

Shift Details:

7-night blocks, Monday night to Monday morning Rotating shift pattern: 6pm-6am and 7pm-7am (alternating each working block)

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll take a lead role in the nursing care of our hospitalised patients across general wards and HDU, working closely with our specialist teams.


Each shift brings a diverse caseload, including:

Orthopaedics Soft Tissue Surgery Neurology Internal Medicine Dermatology & Oncology

You'll deliver advanced inpatient care, collaborate with fellow nurses, clinicians and anaesthetists, and ensure gold-standard continuity of care overnight.

What We're Looking For:

A confident, proactive

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

ECC experience is desirable but not essential -- full support and mentorship provided A nurse who takes pride in excellent patient care, communication, and teamwork

What We Offer:

Encouraged CPD, including support for advanced certificates and VTS A truly multi-disciplinary caseload in a specialist referral hospital A collaborative, supportive nursing team A dedicated and supportive nurse leadership team Competitive salary and highly desirable rota Career development in a hospital that values nurse utilisation and growth

A

pply now

and join a hospital that recognises, supports, and empowers its nurses every step of the way.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Structured in-house teaching, supervision and support Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


Linnaeus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Rebecca at rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk