RVN Night Nurse
Location: Unit 2B, Moss End Business Village, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria Hours: Part time Practice: Kentdale Referrals Salary: £8,498.68 per annum, Salary for 3 nights per month Practice Details

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.

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Night Team

Location: Kentdale referrals , Milnthorpe

Hours: 8am-8pm 3 nights on - 24 nights off ( 3 nights per month)

Salary: £41,195.73 Annual (Prorated: £8,498.68)

Are you a passionate RVN looking for a rewarding night role within a specialist referral environment?

At Kentdale Referrals, we are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced night team, delivering exceptional overnight care to our referral patients. This would be ideal for a nurse looking to supplement a current income due to only being 3 nights per month.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with a genuine passion for ward nursing and inpatient care, working with a varied caseload including orthopaedic, soft tissue, and neurosurgical patients.

Working alongside a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care throughout the night, with Veterinary Surgeon support available on-call when required.

Working Pattern

8pm – 8am
Rolling rota of 3 nights on (Friday–Sunday) followed by 24 nights off
Average 8.25 hours per week
Annualised contract
Annual leave included within salary

About the Role

As part of our dedicated referral team, you will:

Deliver outstanding inpatient and post-operative nursing care
Monitor and care for surgical and medical patients overnight
Administer medications, fluid therapy, dressings and treatments
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Support patient admissions and discharges
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
Help maintain high clinical and hygiene standards across all areas
Support and mentor student nurses and animal care assistants
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a nurse who:

Is a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
Has a passion for inpatient and referral nursing
Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
Works calmly and efficiently in a night environment
Is committed to high standards of patient and client care
Values teamwork and continued professional development

Referral or hospital experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.

Why Join Kentdale Referrals?

At Kentdale Referrals, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care within a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced cases while developing your clinical skills alongside a dedicated and experienced team.

We actively encourage CPD and professional growth and are committed to supporting our nurses throughout their careers.

Benefits

RCVS & VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme