Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - Nights - Saffron Walden

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - Nights - Saffron Walden

Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons – Saffron Walden

Shift Pattern: Ideally 7 nights on, 14 nights off (alternative night patterns considered)

Join Mercer & Hughes

We are looking for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons in Saffron Walden.

With over 40 years of heritage and a trusted reputation across Essex, we combine high-quality veterinary care with strong community relationships and a supportive team environment. As part of Kin Vet Community, You'll benefit from shared expertise, excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities to develop your career, while remaining part of a close-knit local practice.

If you love inpatient nursing and want a role where you can focus on your patients, this could be the perfect opportunity.

You'll care for a varied caseload of medical and surgical inpatients, helping us provide true 24-hour nursing care and continuity for our patients.

Unlike many night roles, there are no overnight telephones to answer, allowing you to focus entirely on nursing. Our vet is on-call throughout every shift, so support is always available when you need it.

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced RVN, We'll support your development, including certificate funding for those looking to progress.

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000-£31,500
• Ideally 7 nights on, 14 nights off
• Vet on-call all night for support
• Modern facilities including orthopaedics, endoscopy, laparoscopy and ultrasound

We'd love to hear from you if you are...

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Passionate about inpatient and emergency nursing
• Looking for a supportive team where your skills are valued
• Keen to continue learning and developing your career

Whether you're just starting your nursing career or bringing years of experience, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

Job type Permanent

About us

Kin Vet Community is a growing professional network built to connect and empower the veterinary community. We bring together veterinary professionals, students, and industry partners to share knowledge, create meaningful connections, and support career growth. Through collaboration, education, and access to valuable opportunities, Kin is helping build a more connected, resilient, and thriving veterinary profession.
We bring together independent veterinary teams under a shared vision while preserving the clinical freedom and local decision-making that make each practice unique. Unlike many large corporate groups, our practices retain their individual identity and autonomy, supported by the scale, investment and expertise of a growing organisation.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of Empathy, Trust and Transparency. We believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, listened to and supported; where trust enables clinical teams to make the right decisions for our patients; and where open, honest communication builds strong relationships with colleagues, clients and partners alike.
Our people benefit from market-leading rewards and benefits, opportunities for career development, and a collaborative network where knowledge and best practice are shared across the community.
At Kin Vet, we are building something different, a connected, supportive veterinary community where people come first, clinicians have the freedom to deliver outstanding care, practices are empowered to thrive, and everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed together.