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Location: Somerset Job Type: Part-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Join Our Client's Dedicated Out-of-Hours Team Our client is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their established out-of-hours emergency service. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who enjoys emergency and critical care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values working as part of a supportive and experienced team. Based within a well-equipped veterinary hospital in Somerset , the practice provides a dedicated out-of-hours service for local veterinary practices across the region, delivering high-quality emergency care to a varied small animal caseload, including occasional exotic and wildlife patients. The Role As the Twilight RVN, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the evening emergency service. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing incoming emergency telephone calls. • Booking appointments and triaging patients on arrival. • Supporting the veterinary surgeon and night RVN throughout the shift. • Assisting with inpatient care and preparing for emergency procedures as required. • Helping to deliver exceptional patient and client care during out-of-hours periods. You'll work alongside an experienced night veterinary surgeon and dedicated night RVN in a collaborative and supportive environment. Working Hours This is a part-time position working alternate weekends: • Friday: 7:00pm – 11:30pm • Saturday: 4:00pm – 11:30pm • Sunday: 4:00pm – 11:30pm Average 9.75 hours per week . About Our Client Our client is a modern, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional emergency and critical care. They are passionate about supporting professional development, encouraging CPD and further qualifications, and fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely valued. The practice offers an interesting and diverse caseload, excellent facilities, and a welcoming team that enjoys regular social events and supporting one another both professionally and personally. Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: • 6.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays. • RCVS and VDS fees paid. • Generous CPD allowance with genuine career development opportunities. • Option to buy and sell annual leave. • Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay. • Health Cash Plan. • Pension scheme. • Cycle to Work scheme. • A friendly, supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing. If you're looking for a rewarding out-of-hours nursing role within a collaborative and progressive practice in Somerset , we'd love to hear from you.