Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (or 2nd year student) to join our mixed-animal practice in Morpeth, Northumberland. You will work 40 hours per week across 5 days, with weekend and optional OOH shifts and additional pay for OOH rota participation.

As part of a spacious, award-winning hospital with exotics focus, you will deliver high-quality nursing care, support clinical standards, and contribute to patient care development within the practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Team collaboration

Client communication

Organisational skills

Job description

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 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 8 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.

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 Hours

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
• Anaesthesia
• 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 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
• Clear career pathways 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

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave
• 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
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £31,059 per annum DOE

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