Veterinary Nurse - thrive in a supportive environment

Location Tyne and Wear
Discipline: Veterinary Nurse
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000
Contact name: Emma McGee

Contact email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 1209
Published: 2 days ago

Are you ready to join a practice that genuinely cares about your professional growth and well-being as much as it does for its patients? Imagine being part of a team where your contributions are valued from day one.

My client in County Durham is offering an exciting role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to become a part of our collaborative, passionate, and diverse team. The practice is purpose-built and RCVS-accredited, ensuring you work in a top-notch environment dedicated to small animal care. Their award-winning culture is built on support, dedication, collaboration, respect, and approachability. They are looking for someone who shares these values and can contribute to their vision of providing excellent care to their clients and their pets. From your first shift, you’ll be part of a team that supports each other both professionally and personally. 

Managers are equipped with additional qualifications in Leadership and Management, focusing on team development, evidence-based change, human factors, coaching, mentoring, mental health, and well-being. Expect a genuinely supportive environment that nurtures your growth and understands the highs and lows of modern veterinary care.

Whether you’re experienced or newly qualified, if you’re passionate about excellent nursing, value a kind and inclusive workplace, and want to make a real impact, this the job for you!

Join this established team of 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and their friendly cleaner. Your role will be varied, including inpatient care, nurse-led consultations, anaesthesia, theatre practice, quality care improvements, and collaboration with the wider clinical team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons and 10 administrative and customer care colleagues.

They offer a structured career pathway with opportunities for progression in your areas of clinical interest, such as behaviour, nutrition, surgical nursing, feline nursing, and sustainability.

The fantastic facilities include:
- Purpose-built practice
- On-site inpatient hospitalisation facilities
- Multiparameters
- Well-equipped in-house lab
- Digital and dental x-ray
- Up-to-date ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- In-house Laser Therapy
- Designated quiet room
- ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, Gold Award
- Mobile Vet Clinic

This is a full-time position (40 hours), though part-time applications will be considered. The ideal candidate will join our balanced rota with a mix of day shifts and unique offering for OOH inpatient care.

Enjoy fantastic benefits (pro rata):
- Starting salary of £26,000, rising with experience
- Weekend shifts include Saturdays pro rata with every Sunday and Bank Holiday off
- Generous CPD allowance & paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS)
- Access to healthcare & wellness support via our employee assistance programme
- 6 weeks holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), with buy/sell options available
- Paid volunteer work
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave
- Company sick pay scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

Join a practice where your passion for veterinary care is matched by a commitment to your professional and personal growth. Apply today!

For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:
Phone: 07444223408
Email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
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