Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Sheriff's Highway Vets in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly team in a full-time role. You will provide high-quality nursing care across first opinion cases and collaborate with vets to support patient welfare.

We offer a 38-hour week over four days, a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, no out-of-hours shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package including CPD support and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in clinical practice with nursing and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Theatre work and prep
• Lab and diagnostic work
• Monitoring anaesthesia

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Learning mindset

Job description

Sheriff's Highway Vets - Gateshead, Gateshead, North East

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Sheriff's Highway Vetson a full-timebasis.

Our main practice is based in Gateshead, with additional branch surgeries in Whickham, Sunderland and Crawcrook, some of which also perform procedures.

We are well equipped with modern facilities, including digital and dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, a fully equipped in-house laboratory, advanced ultrasound with Doppler and a wide range of specialised equipment to support soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopic surgeries.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You'll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 38 hours per week
• Working 4 days per week, Monday to Friday
• 1 in 4 Saturday rota
• No OOH or On-call

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Theatre work and prep
• Lab and diagnostic work
• Monitoring anaesthesia

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You'll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Sheriff's Highway Vets - Gateshead

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.