Registered Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Pension scheme

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Firstvets Veterinary Centre - Heaton, Newcastle, part of CVS Group UK, seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team. The role is 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1 in 5 Saturdays and no Sundays or out-of-hours work.

We offer industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance to grow your skills and confidence. Join us to deliver outstanding care and be part of a caring, collaborative team at Firstvets Heaton.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Support the outcome of patients’ care as part of the team.
• Commit to maintaining high quality care and outcomes for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients and owners every day.
• Support patient care outcomes as part of the team.
• Maintain quality of care and outcomes for every patient.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

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Registered Veterinary Nurse, Firstvets Veterinary Centre - Heaton, Newcastle.

We have an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team here at Firstvets, Heaton.

Rota: 40 hours a week across 4 days. 1 in 5 Saturdays. No Sundays or OOH's.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness, monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job it's in our nature.

We put our people first because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Firstvets

At Firstvets Heaton, you'll be joining a fantastic, established team made up of long-standing and experienced Vets, RVNs, SVNs, Patient Care Assistants, receptionists, and an excellent support team who work collaboratively to provide outstanding patient and client care.

Patient wellbeing and customer experience are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to continually enhancing our clinical standards and services. Our well-equipped practice offers a range of modern facilities, including in-house biochemistry and haematology, digital x-ray and ultrasound, with dental radiography soon to be added.

If you're looking to become part of a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team that values professional development and high-quality veterinary care, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

We're looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Firstvets team at Heaton. No two days will be the same, you will:

• 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

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• 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. This role is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and communable from Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Hebburn, Jarrow, Boldon, Washington, Blaydon, Ryton, Whickham, Forest Hall, Killingworth, Longbenton, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cramlington, Ashington, Blyth, Morpeth, Bedlington, Ponteland, Hexham, Prudhoe, Darras Hall, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, New Hartley, Pegswood, Guide Post, Ellington, Choppington, Widdrington, Stannington, Stamfordham, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Amble, Alnmouth, Chester‑le‑Street, Consett, Seaham, Peterlee, Stanley, Spennymoor, Great Lumley, Birtley, Pelton, Sacriston, Ouston, Lanchester, Burnhope, Coxhoe, Easington, Murton, Crawcrook, Greenside, Stocksfield, Haydon Bridge and other locations within the Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland areas.