Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group UK; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

BSAVA library

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Ayres Veterinary Centre in North Shields is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a dedicated team within the new Ayres Veterinary Centre hospital. You’ll support 16 staff including nine nurses, SVN’s and PCA’s, delivering excellent patient care and clinical standards.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week with 1 in 4 weekends and potential involvement in out-of-hours care. CVS supports development with strong training and a wide network of resources.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with UK RVN registration.
• Support a team of 16 including nine nurses, SVN’s and PCA’s.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Assist in a busy small animal practice and hospital setting.
• Support clinicians and maintain clinical governance and safety.

Skills

RVN

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical care

Education

UK RVN registration

Job description

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Registered Veterinary Nurse, Ayres Veterinary Centre, North Shields Hospital, Newcastle.

We're thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team at Ayres Veterinary Centre in North Shields. In this key RVN role, you will support a team of 16 including nine nurses, SVN's and PCA's, helping each other to deliver excellent clinical standards and patient care.

Rota: 37.5 hours a week. 1 in 4 Weekends included in the weekly hours. If you are seeking a different pattern, please get in touch. Expected to take part if the OOH's rota.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Ayres Veterinary Centre

State-of-the-art facilities: Our purpose-built hospital opened in July 2024 and includes advanced imaging such as CT, plus 24-hour patient care with overnight vet and nurse provision.

Variety and growth: Enjoy a busy, varied caseload and access to expert advice through Vet Oracle. We're committed to developing your clinical and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing and resilience.

Community and Support: Be part of the CVS Group, which provides a strong network and career development opportunities.

About You

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The Benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Pension scheme
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

Ayres is based in North Shields, commutable from Ashington, Annfield Plain, Backworth, Bedlington, Blaydon, Blyth, Boldon Colliery, Burnhope, Burnopfield, Chester-le-Street, Choppington, Cleadon, Consett, Cramlington, Crawcrook, Cresswell, Cullercoats, Darras Hall, Dinnington, Dudley, Durham, Easington Colliery, Easington Lane, East Boldon, East Chevington, East Rainton, Fence Houses, Gateshead, Great Lumley, Greenside, Haswell, Hawthorn, Hazlerigg, Hebburn, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Hetton-le-Hole, High Pittington, High Spen, Horsley, Houghton-le-Spring, Jarrow, Killingworth, Lamesley, Lanchester, Langley Park, Longbenton, Lynemouth, Morpeth, Murton, Nettlesworth, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, New Hartley, North Shields, Ouston, Ovingham, Pegswood, Pelton, Penshaw, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Sacriston, Seaham, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, Seghill, Shiremoor, South Hetton, South Shields, Stannington, Sunderland, Tanfield, Thornley, Tynemouth, Ushaw Moor, Wallsend, Washington, West Boldon, West Rainton, Whickham, Whitburn, Whitley Bay, Wideopen, Wingate, Witton Gilbert, Wylam and other locations in the Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham areas.