Checked 2026-08-31
Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse (OOH) – Small Animal | Somerset
Synergy Vets · United Kingdom
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Job description
Our client is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their established out-of-hours emergency service. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who enjoys emergency and critical care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values working as part of a supportive and experienced team. Based within a well-equipped veterinary hospital in Somerset, the practice provides a dedicated out-of-hours service for local veterinary practices across the region, delivering high-quality emergency care to a varied small animal caseload, including occasional exotic and wildlife patients.
Responsibilities
- As the Twilight RVN, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the evening emergency service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing incoming emergency telephone calls.
- Booking appointments and triaging patients on arrival.
- Supporting the veterinary surgeon and night RVN throughout the shift.
- Assisting with inpatient care and preparing for emergency procedures as required.
- Helping to deliver exceptional patient and client care during out-of-hours periods.
- You'll work alongside an experienced night veterinary surgeon and dedicated night RVN in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Friday: 7:00pm – 11:30pm
- Saturday: 4:00pm – 11:30pm
- Sunday: 4:00pm – 11:30pm
- Average 9.75 hours per week.
- Our client is a modern, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional emergency and critical care. They are passionate about supporting professional development, encouraging CPD and further qualifications, and fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely valued. The practice offers an interesting and diverse caseload, excellent facilities, and a welcoming team that enjoys regular social events and supporting one another both professionally and personally.
Benefits
- Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including:
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays.
- RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- Generous CPD allowance with genuine career development opportunities.
- Option to buy and sell annual leave.
- Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- A friendly, supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.
- If you're looking for a rewarding out-of-hours nursing role within a collaborative and progressive practice in Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.
Candidate fit notes
What to know before applying
The role has clear veterinary nursing or animal-care scope, with details candidates can compare against practice expectations.
Best fit if
- • on-site full-time candidates looking for veterinary nurse work
- • Candidates comparing rota, clinical scope, CPD, and practice setting
Check before applying
- • Ask for the pay range before investing much interview time
- • Confirm rota, OOH/weekend expectations, CPD support, and whether professional fees are covered
Missing or unclear
- • Pay range is not clearly listed
- • Requirements are light, so check must-have experience before applying
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