Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part-time Considered)
4 weeks ago 
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Salary
Starting salary of £26,000, rising with experience
Company
Prince Bishop Vets
Contact
Cheryl Marriott
Consett, County Durham, United Kingdom
Do you want to be part of a practice that genuinely cares not just for their patients, but for you and your growth too? Would you like to feel like a valued member of the team from your first day?
Here at Prince Bishop Vets, we’re proud to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our collaborative, passionate and diverse team in our purpose-built, RCVS-accredited GP Small Animal training practice in County Durham.
At our core, we believe that we are a people-first practice. We’ve built an award winning culture on support, dedication, collaboration, respect, and approachability and we hope to welcome a likeminded individual who can share these values and contribute towards our vision to provide our clients and their pets with excellent quality of care. From your first shift, you’ll be part of a team that supports each other both professionally and personally. Here's some recent quotes from current members of the team:
"We're given the opportunity and encouraged to work in our chosen areas of interest, which I haven't experienced at other practices!" - Amanda RVN
"There is always consideration of our work/life balance when organising the rota" - Florence RVN
"I have worked at Prince Bishop Vets for nearly four years. Firstly as a Veterinary Care Assistant now as a final year Student Veterinary Nurse. Working as a Student Veterinary Nurse the practice and team has offered me an incredible opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive, forward thinking practice. The team are passionate about mentoring and helping you build your confidence and clinical skills. The practice is part of VetPartners whose core values are approachable, respectful, collaborative, supportive and dedicated which are at the heart of everything we do as a team." - Laura 2nd years SVN
Our managers bring additional qualifications in Leadership and Management, with special interests in team development, evidence based change, human factors including coaching and mentoring, mental health and wellbeing — so you can expect a genuinely supportive environment that nurtures your growth and understands the highs and lows of modern day veterinary care.
Whether you’re experienced or newly qualified, if you’re passionate about raising the bar, excellent nursing, value a kind and inclusive workplace and want to make a real impact — we’d love to meet you!
You will join our established and valued team of 8 RVNs, 3 SVNS, 3 VCAs and our friendly cleaner. You'll enjoy a varied role including: Inpatient care, nurse-led consultations, anaesthesia, theatre practice, have involvement in quality care improvements and collaboration with the wider clinical team including 6 Veterinary surgeons and a full team of 10 administrative and customer care colleagues.
We have a structured career pathway with opportunities for progression in your areas of clinical interest. Currently our team are enthusiastically delving into behaviour, nutrition, surgical nursing, feline nursing and sustainability to name a few.
Here's some of the fantastic facilities we offer:
- Purpose built practice
- On - site inpatient hospitalisation facilities.
- Multiparameters.
- Well - equipped in house lab.
- Digital and dental x-ray.
- Up to date ultrasound.
- Endoscopy.
- Laparoscopy.
- In - house Laser Therapy.
- Designated quiet room.
- ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, Gold Award.
- Mobile Vet Clinic.
The Role:
This is a full time position (40hours) though part time applications will be considered and we ask that the ideal candidate would be willing to join our existing balanced rota with a mix of day shifts and our unique offering for OOH inpatient care.
As part of the VetPartners family, we can offer some fantastic benefits (pro rata):
- Starting salary of £26,000, rising with experience
- Weekend shifts include Saturday’s pro rata with every Sunday's and Bank Holiday's off
- We have a generous CPD allowance & paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS)
- Access to healthcare & wellness support via our employee assistance programme
- 6 weeks holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), with buy/sell options available
- Paid opportunity for volunteer work
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave
- Company sick pay scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Ticking some boxes? If this sounds like the practice culture that you have been looking for and you would like any additional information or an informal conversation regarding the role please apply directly to our head nurse Cheryl using the email below:
Please also take a look at our website and social media accounts
https://princebishopvets.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/princebishop.vet
https://www.instagram.com/princebishopvets
Address: 1 Plantation Street, Consett, County Durham, United Kingdom