Registered Veterinary Nurse - Full-time (Part-time considered)

VetPartners Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid holiday

£600 CPD Allowance

Health Cash Plan

RCVS Membership

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to work scheme

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

VetPartners Limited is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Prince Bishop Vets team in the North East of England. This full-time position emphasizes a supportive work environment with no Sunday or Bank Holiday shifts and a varied rota to utilize all nursing skills.

The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and various benefits, including 6 weeks paid holiday, health cash plan, and CPD allowances. Join us to be part of a recognized Employer of the Year with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing required.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with emergency care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients during shifts.
• Support the veterinary team in various duties.
• Participate in patient welfare and emergency triage.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Emergency care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Full-time (Part-time considered)

At Prince Bishop Vets, we’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

Don’t just take our word for it—our team says:

“There’s always consideration of our work/life balance when organising the rota”

“We’re given the opportunity and encouraged to work in our chosen areas of interest, which I haven’t experienced at other practices”

“Thanks for setting the bar so high for what a good team should be like”

If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your development supported, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a full‑time position (part‑time considered), offering a varied rota to ensure you use all your nursing skills.

• 4 x 10-hour shifts per week
• Share of weekday duty shift to focus on inpatient care and triage emergency telephone calls (generous monitory bonus paid per shift)
• Saturday shifts pro rata
• No Sundays or Bank Holidays

What We Offer

• Salary based on experience
• Supportive team culture with strong collaboration
• Flexible working patterns to support work‑life balance

About Us

You’ll be working in a purpose‑built, modern practice with excellent facilities, including:

• RCVS Accredited GP Practice
• Mobile Vet and Nurse clinic
• Well‑equipped in‑house lab
• Digital x‑ray and ultrasound
• In‑house laser therapy
• ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold Award)

We are proud to be a small/medium business of the year (County Durham Together Awards 2021) and a 2‑star ‘Best Company’ (2025).

Our Team

• 6 Vets
• 7 RVNs
• 3 SVNs
• 3 VCAs
• Experienced admin support

You’ll be joining a welcoming team with a range of experience and varied interests all working together to deliver outstanding care to our patients and clients.

Location & Lifestyle

Nestled between Durham and Newcastle, with easy access to the stunning Lake District and Northumberland coastline, the practice offers the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure.

With no Sunday or Bank Holiday working, you’ll have plenty of time to explore and enjoy your surroundings.

As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):

• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.