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An exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse has become available at Sheriff’s Highway Vets in Gateshead. No two days are the same at Sheriff’s Highway, we 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.

The rota involves working 38 hours per week over 4 days. The shift patterns are:
6.45am-4.45pm
8.00am-6.30pm
8.30am-6.30pm

Weekend work is 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays 6.45am-6.30pm.

The salary is up to £26,000 depending on experience plus a relocation package of up to £3000 and a welcome bonus of up to £1500

About Us

Ideally located within easy commuting distance to the Newcastle City Centre renowned for its culture, the north east coast, and beautiful countryside of Durham and Northumberland. Sheriffs Highway Vets is an RCVS accredited 24hr small animal hospital. There are also branches in Whickham, Sunderland Washington, and Ryton as well as providing an emergency service for our local member practices. We 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. We have a dedicated and specialised OOH emergency and critical care team.

Over the 4 branches we have 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 22 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 13 Auxiliary Nurses and 11 Receptionists. We have Veterinary Surgeons who hold RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and a number of Veterinary Surgeons who hold a GPCert(SAM).

Applicant Requirements

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.

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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.