Fun, Friendly Small Animal Practice – RVN opportunity!
Are you a passionate RVN looking to join a welcoming team where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters?
At Willows Veterinary Centre we’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to become part of our compassionate, supportive team.
About Us:
We are a progressive small animal practice with clinics in South Shields and Boldon. Following the recent refurbishment of our Boldon branch, we’re proud to offer a modern, well-equipped environment where our team can thrive and provide outstanding patient care.
Our fantastic range of facilities includes:
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Dental radiography
- In-house laboratory
- Dedicated nurse consulting rooms
- Laparoscopic surgery
We provide emergency care during opening hours but enjoy the benefit of no out-of-hours commitments, with our patients referred to Westway Veterinary Hospital in Newcastle for overnight and emergency care.
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a genuinely friendly and supportive team of 4 Vets and 6 RVNs who work collaboratively, support one another, and treat every patient as if they were their own.
The Role:
- Salary: £27,500 – £29,800, depending on experience
- Based across our South Shields and Boldon branches on a rotational basis
- 40 hours per week over 4 days between 8:30am and 7:30pm
- Part-time applications considered for the right candidate
- No OOH responsibilities
- 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9:00am – 3:00pm)
**Relocation support available where required
About You:
We’re looking for an RVN who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine passion for patient care.
You’ll enjoy building relationships with clients, take pride in delivering a high standard of nursing care, and thrive as part of a collaborative team.
Experience in nurse consultations, inpatient care, and surgical support would be advantageous, but above all else we’re looking for someone who shares our values, brings a positive attitude, and is committed to making a difference to our patients and their families every day.
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £600.00 CPD allowance per annum
- Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
Looking for a practice where you can enjoy nursing, have a great work-life balance, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together?
We’d love to welcome you to Willows Veterinary Centre.
Apply today!
For more information or an informal chat please contact:
Carole Stobbs, Practice Manager – carole.stobbs@willowsveterinarycentre.co.uk
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.