At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated OOH Veterinary Nurse to become part of our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.

Based in beautiful Northumberland, Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital, ideally located within easy reach of the stunning Northumberland coastline and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to the highest standards, featuring four operating theatres (including one with fluoroscopy), CT and MRI scanners, a new electrochemotherapy machine for oncology patients, multiple ultrasound machines and advanced endoscopy equipment. We also have an onsite rehabilitation centre, complete with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy equipment, allowing us to provide continued care and support for patients throughout their recovery.

You'll be joining a large, welcoming and supportive clinical team, bringing together expertise across a variety of disciplines to deliver outstanding patient care. Our referral services include orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, ECC and cardiology, offering an exciting and varied caseload. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards Zero Pain certification, we are passionate about continually developing our standards and ensuring the highest levels of patient care.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key role within the clinical team, providing exceptional nursing care to patients while helping to ensure a positive experience for clients.

The position operates on a 4-on, 8-off rota, with 13.5-hour shifts running from 6 pm to 7:30 am. Friday and weekend shifts may differ slightly to allow for handovers. You’ll also be required to provide an additional 35 hours of cover across the year, which may include supporting annual leave, sickness or periods of increased critical care demand.

You’ll enjoy a varied role, rotating across several areas of the hospital, including kennels, medicine kennels and Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). This will allow you to develop your skills in triage and the nursing care of critical patients. You’ll be supported by a close-knit team consisting of two other RVNs, one Veterinary Surgeon and two Animal Care Assistants.

We’re keen to hear from nurses with a genuine interest in ECC. An existing ECC certificate would be a great advantage, but it’s certainly not essential. If you’re looking to develop your knowledge and work towards further qualifications, the team will be on hand to support you throughout your development.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

*Experience in referral nursing and out of hours work preferred but not essential

We’re also keen to hear from newly qualified nurses looking to take the next step in their career within a busy referral environment. You will join an experienced team that will provide ongoing support and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and explore your areas of interest. With exposure to a wide range of complex referral cases, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and develop your career across multiple areas of referral nursing.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development in a referral setting. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: