Registered Veterinary Nurse

VC Evidensia UK; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

A leading veterinary care group in Morpeth is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide high-quality care in a mixed animal practice with a strong focus on exotics. You will join a collaborative team and take responsibility for the nursing care of various cases. Candidates should be registered with the RCVS and possess strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers diverse career progression opportunities, ongoing learning, and substantial benefits including private medical insurance and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Excellent communication skills for client and colleague interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Support excellent client experiences.
• Manage nursing care for first-opinion cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Hospital, North East

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse or 2nd year student to join our team at Robson & Prescott on a full‑time basis.

As a mixed animal practice with a strong focus on exotics, our spacious hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth, Northumberland. We also have 7 branch surgeries across the region. Our award‑winning, purpose‑built hospital is fully equipped with 4 theatres, separate dental, imaging, and radiography suites, individual wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and small mammals, a hydrotherapy treatment room, and facilities for equine and farm animal hospitalisation.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

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.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week across 5 days with a share of weekend and optional out of hours shifts (additional pay available for those participating in the OOH rota).

We are open to discussing part‑time working options to suit you.

General responsibilities include:

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work
• Diagnostics and lab work
• Inpatient care

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 IVC Evidensia, 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
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on 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
• Certificate support
• 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Hospital

At IVC Evidensia we are 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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.