We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Night Nurse to join our team, providing essential out-of-hours care within our busy small animal hospital.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a proactive and confident nurse who thrives in a night setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

The Role
As our Night Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of hospitalised patients overnight. You will be responsible for delivering attentive nursing care, monitoring patient progress, and supporting emergency cases as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients

Monitor, record, and respond to changes in patient condition

Assist with emergency procedures and critical care cases

Support the Out of Hours service with nursing expertise

Maintain a calm, organised, and professional setting during night shifts

Working Pattern
This is a part-time role averaging 25.7 hours per week . We are committed to offering flexibility in how these hours are worked and can consider a variety of rota patterns, such as:

7 nights on / 14 nights off (block working pattern)

We are happy to discuss and agree a working pattern that suits both the successful candidate and the needs of the service, supporting a positive work-life balance wherever possible.

About You

Qualified and registered veterinary nurse

Confident working independently and making clinical decisions

Strong communication and organisational skills

Compassionate, reliable, and committed to patient care

Previous experience in emergency or night work is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

A varied and engaging caseload

If you are looking for a flexible night role where you can make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.





Benefits and wellbeing
Time off

5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)

Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing

On site Mental Wellbeing Champions

EDI committee

Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard

Menopause Café

Wellbeing talks and events

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)

Health

SimplyHealth Cashplan membership

Free annual flu vaccination

Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General

Free onsite parking

U2 bus service link to Bristol

Annual CPD allowance

Employee discount

Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions

Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets.

Closing date for this role is: 29th May 2026 (applications may close early if we receive a high volume)

The main purpose of the post is to provide out of hours nursing support within the small animal hospital. You will be responsible for the nursing care and treatment of hospitalised patients as well as assisting with emergency procedures as required. You will also be responsible for providing nursing assistance for the Out of Hours service.

Principal Accountabilities

Assisting veterinary surgeons,



students and other staff with in-patient care throughout the referral hospital to include restraint and support for clinical procedures and emergency cases.

Independently carry out nursing duties within the intensive care unit and medical and surgical wards to a high standard such as monitoring critical care patients.

Ensure and effective and smooth handover of inpatient during morning and evening rounds

Ensure adequate nursing plans and inpatient records are set up and reassessed as required in relation to the patient’s requirements

Ability to demonstrate and perform laboratory skills within the unit

Teaching of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates, to include clinical coach training if appropriate.

Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene are maintained within the unit

Dispensing and administering (under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon) medication to animals, maintaining accurate stock control and following all protocols relating to drug holding, dispensing and handling and giving clear and accurate instructions to clients when dispensing medication

Maintaining accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes, treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information

Ensuring that all procedures and consumables are accurately entered onto the patients’ records in order to keep the invoice up to date at all times during their stay

Participating in a nurse rota which provides sickness and holiday cover as required

Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.

Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members

Communicating in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and colleagues

Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

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📌 Night Nurse (British Columbia)
🏢 Langford Veterinary Services
📍 British Columbia