Veterinary Nurse (zero hours)

Contract: zero hours

Hours: shift based, Monday to Friday, no weekends

Salary: £20 per hour

Location: Hammersmith, London

We are looking for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Hammersmith Animal Hospital on a flexible, zero hours basis.

This role is ideal for Registered Veterinary Nurses who are looking for occasional shifts, regular weekly days, or block bookings to fit around other commitments. You will be part of a supportive, experienced team delivering high quality care to pets and their owners.

Shifts are available Monday to Friday, with no weekend working required.

We review applications as they are received and will interview shortlisted candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

What you’ll be doing

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering excellent clinical care and supporting the wider hospital team. Your responsibilities will include:

• providing high standards of nursing care to inpatients and surgical cases
• assisting veterinary surgeons during procedures and consultations
• monitoring anaesthesia and supporting recovery
• maintaining a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment
• supporting pet owners with clear, compassionate communication
• contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture

About you

You will be a qualified and Registered Veterinary Nurse with a flexible and proactive approach. You will enjoy working in a busy hospital environment and be confident adapting to different rotas and shift patterns.

You will be motivated by delivering high standards of animal welfare and client care, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. You will also be comfortable integrating into an established team on a flexible basis, building positive working relationships and contributing from your first shift.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• proven clinical nursing skills within a veterinary setting
• ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners and colleagues
• a flexible approach to working patterns
• commitment to high standards of patient care and animal welfare

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• experience working in a busy hospital environment
• confidence supporting a range of clinical procedures
• ability to quickly adapt to new teams and ways of working

Why join us

At Blue Cross, you’ll be part of a charity dedicated to helping pets and the people who love them. We offer a supportive working environment and the flexibility to shape your working pattern.

This zero hours role offers:

• flexibility to choose shifts that suit you
• the opportunity to work in a well equipped animal hospital
• a welcoming, experienced and supportive team
• the chance to make a real difference to animal welfare

How to apply

We will review applications and interview candidates as they apply. Early application is encouraged.

About Blue Cross

If you’d like to learn more about Blue Cross, our mission, and the work we do to support animals and people, take a look at our

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