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Registered Veterinary Nurse- Small Animal

The Abbey

Registered Veterinary Nurse- Small Animal

£31000

The Abbey, Birtley, Gateshead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 11a316f420db4b66b2da955d858ece8e

Full Job Description

As a key member of our team, you will be involved in a diverse range of duties, including:

  • In-patient care for a range of medical and surgical cases

  • Anaesthesia and theatre duties

  • Nurse consultations

  • Laboratory work


    • Your role will span 40 hours per week, distributed over four rewarding long days, with a 1 in 6 Saturday rota. This schedule strikes a balance between fulfilling work and personal time, ensuring you have a healthy work-life balance. No OOH or bank holidays.

    At Abbey Vets, we prioritise quality care for our patients and foster a supportive and empowering work environment for our staff. With state-of-the-art facilities, including digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasonography, and endoscopy, we ensure that our team has the best tools to provide exceptional veterinary care.

  • Supportive Environment: Work in a practice that values its team members and fosters a culture of support and collaboration.

  • Advanced Facilities: Utilise state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to provide the best care for our patients.

  • Professional Growth: Join a team that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your professional and personal life., We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -


    • Work-life balance

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave

  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

  • Your birthday as a paid day off


    • Wellbeing

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

  • Non-accidental injury support


    • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

  • Certificate support

  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

  • Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can

  • for research funding

  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme

  • Quality Improvement Programme