Veterinary Nurse- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Company: Purosearch
Salary: £24,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 16 Sept 2026
Closing date: 16 Oct 2026
Summary
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Salary: £24,000 - £42,000 per year | 35 Hours per Week | Independent Veterinary Practice
Why Join?
- Join a long-established independent veterinary group with eight branches across the North East.
- Excellent CPD and career development opportunities within a recognised nurse training practice.
- Work in a modern 24-hour veterinary hospital with varied medical and surgical caseloads.
- Enjoy a 4-day working week, birthday leave, and enhanced weekend rates with time off in lieu for night shifts.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly respected independent veterinary group in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Established for over 100 years, this well-established mixed practice operates across eight branches and is supported by an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated RVN who enjoys working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently. The successful candidate will benefit from a varied caseload across first opinion practice and a fully equipped 24-hour hospital, with opportunities to mentor student nurses as part of the group's recognised training practice.
The position is 35 hours per week, typically worked over four long days with a fixed day off. Nurses are primarily based at one branch but may occasionally work across other sites to support the rota. Weekend, bank holiday, and out-of-hours shifts are shared fairly across the team, with enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday work and generous time off in lieu for night duties.
The practice actively supports both internal and external CPD, making this an excellent opportunity for an RVN looking to develop their skills within a friendly, progressive, and independent veterinary environment.
Benefits include:
- Salary of £24,000 - £42,000 per year
- 35-hour working week over four days
- Enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday shifts
- Time off in lieu for night shifts
- Internal and external CPD encouraged
- Four weeks' annual leave (pro rata)
- Additional birthday leave after successful probation
- Supportive, independent employer with genuine career progression opportunities
If you're a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a well-established independent practice offering excellent support, career development, and a great work-life balance in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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