We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Our practice values work-life balance, offering a 4-day work week working up to 38 hours per week with a 1:4 weekend rotation (Saturday or a Sunday).
As an RVN with us, you will play a key role in providing exceptional care for a variety of patients, utilising a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.
About us
Sheriffs Highway Vets is a well-established practice, ideally located for commuting to Newcastle City Centre, the stunning Northeast coastline, and the picturesque countryside of Durham and Northumberland.
Our main site in Gateshead is a 24-hour facility, and we have three branches in Whickham, Sunderland, and Crawcrook, each performing their own surgeries.
Our practice is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools including digital and dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopes, in-house lab with haematology, biochemistry, and EPOC machines, high quality ultrasound with Doppler, laparoscopy and other specialised equipment for soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopy surgeries. We also boast a dedicated Out-of-Hour’s emergency and critical care team to ensure continuous care for our patients.
Salary
Up to £28,800 negotiable DOE
Role and Responsibilities
Our nursing team are at the heart of everything we do, and as an RVN with us, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in nurse consultations (weight clinics, 6-month checks, nail trims, nutrition advice etc), critical patient care, triage, blood sampling, and catheter placement, anaesthesia, radiography, lab and microscope work whilst maintaining hygiene protocols and health and safety standards.
We actively encourage CPD and provide excellent support through a generous CPD budget, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
Why us?
This position would best suit an experienced RVN, however recent graduates with a willingness to learn will be considered. We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who works well in a team.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care