Registered Veterinary Nurse - 4 Day Week
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the practice in Gateshead. No two days are the same, they have a variety of cases surgical and medical, nurse consultations, and much more. If successful you will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.
This is a full time position working 38 hours per week over 4 days. The shift patterns are 6.45am-4.45pm, 8.00am-6.30pm and 8.30am-6.30pm. Weekend work is 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays 6.45am-6.30pm.
They have digital radiography, dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopes, in-house lab including haematology, biochemistry, and EPOC machines, excellent ultrasound machine with doppler and a wide range of specialised equipment for performing most soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopy surgeries. They also have a dedicated and specialised OOH emergency and critical care team. Over their branches, they have a team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 22 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 13 Auxiliary Nurses and 11 Receptionists.
Registered Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team, and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Candidates must be dedicated to progressing their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the Vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable.
Salary and benefits:
Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience
Relocation package of up to £3000
Welcome bonus of up to £1500
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
Learning and development opportunities
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Apply below or call Brad on 07776 686399 for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- RCVS (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: BS1049
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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