Veterinary Nurse - Nights (7 nights on 14 nights off)

Description
Application Deadline: 19 March 2026
Department: Veterinary Services
Location: Victoria animal hospital, London
Compensation: £26,063 – £30,306 / year plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent, part time
Rota: 7 on 14 off: Work 7 consecutive nights followed by 14 nights off
Closing date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Are you ready to break free from the 9‑5 routine and step into a role where your passion for animal care meets flexibility? We\’re seeking dedicated Night Veterinary Nurses to join our team at London Victoria Animal Hospital. Working 7 consecutive nights followed by 14 nights off, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our hospital provides a 24/7 service, catering to the needs of our furry friends around the clock.
More about the role
Our Victoria animal hospital provides care to thousands of animals annually. From routine procedures to intricate surgeries, we offer a wide range of treatments to ensure the well‑being of every patient. We are a first opinion practice providing essential emergency and first aid treatment to eligible pet owners. This means our business as usual is highly critical cases and surgical procedures, emergency triage over the phone and face‑to‑face, and inpatient care to a high nursing standard.
We have well‑equipped veterinary facilities; the hospital spans six floors, with six consultation rooms, two theatres, four minor procedure rooms and a laboratory.
While our primary focus is on dogs and cats, our compassionate team is equipped to care for a variety of pets. You\’ll be helping to deliver excellent veterinary care for a wide range of small animals, providing both routine healthcare and attending a large number of emergencies, which provides our team excellent opportunities to develop their skills.
Due to the nature of the work of Blue Cross, and this post, it may be necessary to exceed these hours when the workload demands.
About you
Excellent communication skills are a must‑have in this role as you\’ll be interacting with pet owners, veterinary colleagues, and other members of our team on a daily basis. Strong customer service skills are also essential for ensuring a positive experience for our clients.
Veterinary care can be unpredictable, so it\’s important to be adaptable and able to handle whatever comes your way. We\’re looking for candidates who are reliable and can be counted on to deliver consistently high‑quality care, regardless of the circumstances.
Above all, you will be passionate about animal welfare and share our commitment to providing compassionate care. A caring attitude and a dedication to our values are essential qualities that we look for in all our team members.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse or final year students
Registered with RCVS or pending registration for students
Experience of emergency service and critical care nursing
Experience in nursing duties
Experience of working nights in a veterinary practice
Although not essential, it would be great if you also had experience of
Radiography
Use of computerised vet records
Triage
Critical care nursing
Surgical and medical nursing
Emergency and critical care nursing certificate
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes
Full‑time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including