Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our large and dynamic nursing team at our purpose-built hospital. We welcome RVNs who are comfortable working in a busy hospital environment and independently at branch surgeries; full training and support is provided for candidates without hospital experience.
Responsibilities
* Work across all clinical areas within a busy hospital, collaborating with veterinarians and nurse teams to provide exceptional care for patients (companions and exotics).
* Support the delivery of high-quality nursing care in a mixed animal practice with a strong focus on exotics.
* Participation in branch surgery rotations as required.
About the Practice
Our award-winning, purpose-built hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth, Northumberland, with seven branch surgeries across the region. The team comprises 25 vets, 25 RVNs, 7 SVNs, and 6 VCAs, supported by certificate holders in orthopaedics, exotics, behaviour, acupuncture & analgesia, and dentistry. The nursing team includes specialists in exotics, dentistry, feline nursing, and nutrition. We pride ourselves on a close-knit culture with a dedicated wellbeing group and regular social and charitable events. The hospital features 4 theatres, dedicated dental, imaging, and radiography suites, cat/dog/exotics/small mammals wards, a hydrotherapy room, and facilities for equine and farm animal hospitalization.
Schedule and Flexibility
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) across 5 days with a share of weekend and out-of-hours shifts. There may be a requirement to rotate through branch surgeries, and flexible working patterns can be discussed. Part-time options may also be considered.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a range of benefits focused on work-life balance, wellbeing, development, memberships, and additional perks:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays); additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay), Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership, non-accidental injury support
* Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata, certificate support, learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Additional: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback), Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer, discounted staff pet care
Requirements
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
* Ability to work in a busy hospital environment; hospitality toward exotics a plus
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland area; travel to branch surgeries may be required.
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