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📍 Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, Swindon
🕒 Permanent Role | 4 x 12-hour Night Shifts | 7:30pm to 7:30am
📅 Average 24.1 hours per week
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is growing, and we are looking for a passionate and motivated RVN to join our dedicated night team as a Night Nurse within our wards and ICU department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, multi-disciplinary referral hospital where you will gain exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding cases while developing your clinical confidence and nursing expertise in a supportive referral environment.
Located just off the M4 in Swindon, Wiltshire, Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is a Tier 3 multi-disciplinary referral and primary care hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We are also proud to be a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice.
You will work alongside highly experienced clinicians, nurses, and leadership teams across a variety of specialist services including:
This role offers the chance to truly build depth in your nursing skillset while caring for referral and emergency patients overnight within a collaborative and well-supported team.
As part of our dedicated night team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding overnight patient care across wards and ICU. You will work closely with referral clinicians, the ECC Manager, nursing colleagues, and leadership teams to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care throughout the night.
Your responsibilities will include:
Previous referral or out of hours experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential. Full training and support will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for nurses looking to transition into referral practice.
We are currently looking for someone to work 4 x 12-hour night shifts, however we can offer flexibility around the number of nights for the right candidate.
You will also benefit from:
At Eastcott and Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting your career progression, wellbeing, and professional development.
Benefits include:
Job Title: Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Apply for This Role?
If you’re an RVN looking to specialise in internal medicine and build real depth in your clinical skillset, this role gives you the space and support to do exactly that.
You’ll work exclusively within internal medicine, managing complex and varied cases while developing confidence in diagnostics, inpatient care, and advanced nursing techniques. This is a strong opportunity to move beyond general practice and gain focused experience in a referral-style environment.
You’ll also be joining a genuinely supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth—so you’re not just gaining experience, you’re building a long-term career pathway.
About the Role
This is a dedicated internal medicine position, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in one discipline and take ownership of your development within it.
You’ll work with a diverse and medically complex caseload, including:
Endocrine disorders
Gastrointestinal disease
Respiratory conditions
Renal and urinary cases
Infectious diseases
Complex chronic case management
Oncology-related conditions
This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys inpatient care, case continuity, and being closely involved in patient progress and outcomes.
Working Hours
40 hours per week
Shifts scheduled between 8am and 8pm
1:8 weekends with days off in the following week
1 designated bank holiday per year
Typically worked across a structured rota
Training & Support
You’ll be supported from day one with a clear and structured onboarding process designed to build your confidence within internal medicine:
Structured induction plan
Shadowing within the internal medicine team
Early one-to-one check-ins with clinical support
Gradual progression into full responsibilities
You’ll be working alongside nurses with a range of experience levels, creating a balanced and supportive learning environment.
About You
We’re looking for an RVN who is motivated to grow within internal medicine and take an active role in their development.
Qualified RVN
At least 1 year post-qualification experience
Strong interest in internal medicine and inpatient care
Referral experience beneficial but not essential
Proactive and motivated approach to learning
We are open to less experienced candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm for the discipline.
The Team
You’ll be joining a collaborative and friendly team environment where nurses are encouraged to contribute and develop.
The team values:
Open communication
Knowledge sharing
Patient advocacy
Continuous improvement
You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in shaping how the department evolves, with your input genuinely valued.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking to specialise in internal medicine and develop your skills within a supportive, structured, and engaging environment, this role offers a strong platform to grow your career.
Culture & Support
We pride ourselves on having a genuinely supportive culture, offering:
Regular CPD and learning opportunities
Monthly team meetings and communication
Career development opportunities (including additional qualifications if desired)
Social team culture with events including Christmas Party
Benefits:
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance programme
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
Recruitment referral reward scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
We would love to hear from you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further.
Eastcott is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.
Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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