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Full time

OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse

Chippenham, Wiltshire
Reference RVN088Posted 02/11/2026
Pay
£37,000 per year
Working pattern
Full time; rota pattern with seven nights on followed by 14 nights off, plus six OOH Saturday day shifts per year.
Weekends / on-call
Overnight out-of-hours rota: seven nights on, 14 nights off. Six OOH Saturday day shifts per year (12:00 to 20:00). Accommodation available for staff on working nights.

Benefits and development

  • Dedicated out-of-hours nursing team
  • Flexible 7 on/14 off night rota
  • Six weeks paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata)
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  • £600 CPD allowance (pro rata)
  • ECC certificate supported and funded
  • RCVS, VDS and one additional professional membership paid
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Accommodation available during working nights
  • Access to wider employer group benefits
  • Career development opportunities
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide nursing care for a varied out-of-hours emergency caseload.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Chippenham, Wiltshire to find an OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse.

What you will be doing

  • Maintain continuity of care for admitted patients and support handovers.
  • Work under the support of a Lead Veterinary Surgeon and as part of a dedicated night team.

Working pattern

  • Role follows an out-of-hours night rota designed to provide continuous emergency cover.
  • Includes occasional scheduled OOH daytime shifts as part of the annual rota.

Practice and facilities

  • Based at a veterinary hospital with state-standard clinical facilities.
  • The practice is RCVS-accredited.

Team and support

  • Join a team focused on consistent clinical standards and continuity of care.
  • Local lead support and opportunities for further certificate training.

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