Full or Part-time RVN - Hexham

Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hexham

Key Details:

• Hours: Full-time (4-days per week) or part-time (3-days per week)
• OOHS/Weekends: Plus on-call one night per week (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.) and on weekends (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.), with Saturday open clinic hours from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Duties: Inpatient care, anaesthesia, nurse clinics, and contributing to the development of nurse-led services
• Salary: They are offering a salary reflective of skills, experience and hours agreed. Plus a generous OOH payment and retainer
• Benefits: 4 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year served, CPD allowance, RCVS fees paid, generous staff pet discount, staff pets welcome

About the Role:

• The client is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive small animal team on a full or part-time basis.
• The role will utilise the full spectrum of nursing skills across inpatient care, anaesthesia, and nurse clinics.
• The successful candidate will contribute ideas to enhance and expand nurse-led clinics and will be encouraged to follow clinical interests. Studies towards certificates will be supported.
• The position includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota until 10:00 pm, with generous payments and a retainer in addition to base salary.
• The package includes a CPD allowance, RCVS fees paid, a generous staff pet discount, and a holiday allowance that grows with service.

About the Practice:

• The practice is an independent small animal group serving the Tynedale area with three branches in Northumberland.
• A cohesive seven-vet team manages a varied medical and surgical caseload, including laparoscopic procedures. The nursing team is longstanding and experienced, with a track record of progression from student to qualified nurse. A dedicated support team, including reception, administration, finance, and management, ensures smooth operations and a collaborative environment.
• Leadership promotes open communication and values staff input to shape services.
• Facilities and processes support learning, and a generous CPD culture enables professional development.

Job Reference No: JN-34452