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Part-time weekend role
Around 24 hours across Saturday and Sunday
Ideal shift pattern would cover 6:00am to 2:00am, although some flexibility can be considered
Minimum shift length of 10 hours
Emergency triage and procedure nursing
Inpatient care within our ICU, general and isolation wards
Monitoring anaesthesia for emergency surgeries
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills in out-of-hours, inpatient care and/or ECC
Experience working with complex emergency cases in a hospital setting
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance and continuous improvement
A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement
6.6 weeks' annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
£1,125 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
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Weekend Daytime Emergency Veterinary Nurse
Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands
Discipline: Out of Hours
Part Time
Up to £20,400 DOE
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 delighted to open applications for a Weekend Daytime Emergency Nurse to join our exceptional team at Blaise Veterinary Referrals on a part-time basis.
Located in Longbridge, Birmingham, our veterinary hospital is one of the largest multidisciplinary referral hospitals in the UK. With state-of-the-art equipment to treat up to 10,000 pets a year, our brilliant team provide the very best veterinary care and support to clients, pets and referring vets.
Our veterinary referral services include Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, ECC, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery.
At Blaise, we have a specialist-led 24-hour emergency and critical care service in partnership with Vets Now, providing out-of-hours and emergency pet care for Birmingham and surrounding areas.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Weekend Daytime Emergency Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our busy emergency service, supporting the management of urgent and complex cases across the weekend period.
You’ll work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team, supporting emergency triage, procedures, inpatient care and patient monitoring across ICU, general and isolation wards. This role offers the opportunity to use and develop your emergency nursing skills while contributing to high standards of patient care, clinical decision-making and client communication.
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong interest in emergency cases and a passion for inpatient care. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham
1601 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9UA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.