The Role

Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team!

Your day-to-day duties will include:
• Performing nurse consultations at either our Whorral Bank hospital or our branch surgeries
• Assisting Vets with their consultations
• Helping to develop the range of nurse led clinics available to our clients

This is a part-time position, and we are happy to offer flexible shifts. Ideally, this will be 2-4 days per week depending on your availability. The working hours can either be mornings, afternoons, or within school hours if that suits you! There are no requirements for out-of-hours or weekend work.

The salary for this position is up to £27,299 depending on experience. Pro-rated to the part-time hours worked.

About Us

Our purpose-built main hospital is based on the outskirts of Morpeth about 15 minutes north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in a beautiful market town. We have a lovely facility with a huge waiting room, six consult rooms, laboratory along with wards to cater for cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotics. There are also four large operating theatres with separate radiography, dental and ultrasound suites and we also have an onsite hydrotherapy unit. Our equine and farm departments are based out of the main hospital making it a busy and sociable workplace. We are a supported by a large and dedicated team of nurses, nursing assistants, reception, and a hydro therapist and currently, we have 7 branches based across Northumberland. We are 10 minutes from amazing beaches, hills, castles, shopping, and nightlife - all of which add to the social lives of our staff and help achieve that all important work life balance. We aim to provide a supportive and progressive working environment to allow the right candidate to excel.
 

About the Team and Culture

At Robson & Prescott we have 25 Vets and 22 Veterinary Nurses working to complete our varied caseload. We have certificate holders in exotics, surgery, medicine, cardiology, and behaviour to support and encourage development in the team. We have our own R&P social group who organise events for fun and charity throughout the year. Our team is very close, and the working day is filled with plenty of laughs and pizza!

Applicant Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse and will need to enjoy working as part of a team and be happy to work independently at our branch surgeries.
Previous experience of a consulting-based role would be preferable, but not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Birthday leave
• RCVS Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please use ref: BH5732 as a reference when applying for this role.