Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Part-time, County Durham. Abbey Vets is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly and supportive team.
We’re looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Responsibilities
* In-patient care for surgical and medical cases
* Anaesthesia monitoring
* Nurse consultations
* Laboratory work
About Abbey Vets
Abbey Vets is a well-established small animal practice with two branches: Durham and Chester-le-Street. This role will be split across both sites on a rota basis.
Facilities
* Digital radiography & dental x-ray
* Ultrasound & endoscopy
* Multiparameter monitoring
* Laser therapy
* On-site behaviourist
Our team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 4 Veterinary Care Assistants. We also have a reception and admin team. We are dog and cat friendly accredited at our Chester-le-Street site.
Working Hours
This is a part-time role with a 20-hour week. Typically, 2 weekdays (between 8am–7pm) and 1 in 6 Saturdays (8am–2pm). There are no Sundays, out-of-hours, or bank holidays.
Benefits and Development
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
* Voluntary benefits: range of voluntary benefits
* Discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary
Up to £15,500 p/a DOE
Role Details
* Seniority level — Entry level
* Employment type — Part-time
* Job function — Other
* Industries — Veterinary Services
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