Registered Veterinary Nurse - Emergency and Critical Care Backshift

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum pro-rata for part-time

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Part-time: 23.3 hours per week on average

Shift pattern: 11am -10pm backshift, working a rolling 4 shifts on, 8 shifts off 

Open-ended (permanent contract) 

As part of this role, you will be expected to cover and equal share of the annual leave in your pod of Emergency and Critical Care Backshift RVNs, accruing paid overtime for all additional hours worked.  

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your ECC career? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our referral veterinary and teaching hospital as part of our dedicated Emergency and Critical Care Back Shift team. You’ll work alongside a passionate group of vets, nurses, and assistants—all committed to delivering exceptional patient care and welfare. 

This is a unique role that bridges both in and out of hours working, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has the resilience, flexibility, and proactive mindset needed to handle emergency caseloads. A strong work ethic and a commitment to the highest standards of patient care are essential. 

As part of this role, you will be expected to cover an equal share of the annual leave in your pod of Emergency and Critical Care Backshift RVNs, accruing paid overtime for all additional hours worked.  

As part of our back‑shift ECC team, you will manage a diverse and dynamic workload, caring for ICU based patients—including canine, feline, and exotic species while also supporting emergency admissions, monitoring critical patients. 

Our hospital is equipped with:

• Three canine wards
• Four exotics wards
• One feline ward
• Purpose-built isolation units
• A fully equipped emergency room
• Dedicated Intermediate Care and Intensive Care Wards 

We are proud to deliver the highest level of care to patients with life‑threatening conditions as well as those with more routine needs, ensuring every animal receives the attention and expertise they deserve. 

If you're ready for a rewarding ECC role where no two shifts are the same, we’d love to hear from you. 

Shift Pattern

You’ll work a rolling pattern of 4 shifts on, followed by 8 days off, providing a great balance of work and rest. You’ll be part of a supportive pod system, sharing annual leave cover equally with your two pod-mates. 

Holiday Commitment

As part of the rota, you’ll also cover a fair share of public holidays, including over the Christmas period, if your shifts fall on those dates. 

Training & Support

We offer a comprehensive 6–8 week training programme to help you settle into the role. You’ll normally shadow our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm) to build your confidence and skills. Any hours worked beyond your contracted time during training will be paid as overtime. 

Contact Veterinary Nurse Manager, Seanté Knight s.knight@ed.ac.uk for more details. 

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