Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

Moorview Vets is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its well-established small animal practice in Backworth, just outside Newcastle. You’ll be involved in all aspects of nursing care—from pre- and post-operative support to in-patient care for surgical and medical cases, across clinics and dedicated nursing shifts. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week across a mixture of shifts between 7:30am and 8:30pm, with Saturday work on a 1:7 rota (8:30am–5:00pm, with Monday time in lieu). There are no out-of-hours duties, making this an excellent role for candidates seeking genuine work-life balance.

Based primarily at the Backworth location, you’ll have occasional visits to the practice’s other consulting branches across the Northeast. The practice is one of the few first-opinion practices in the region equipped with an on-site CT scanner, alongside digital x-ray, in-house lab, ECG, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and dental x-ray facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical and medical cases before, during, and after procedures
• Support clinics and in-patient care alongside a team of 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and 1 Animal Care Assistant
• Collaborate on complex cases within a supportive team environment where additional help is always available
• May undertake Schedule 3 procedures (if trained), helping the veterinary team focus on more complex cases
• Contribute to a culture of continuous professional development and ongoing learning

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience in small animal nursing practice
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Leave & Flexibility: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), with increasing allowance based on length of service; your birthday as a paid day off
• CPD & Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning platforms and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available to all vets and nurses
• Wellbeing Support: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); private medical insurance; cycle to work scheme; discounted gym membership; non-accidental injury support
• Professional Support: VDS cover; RCVS fees paid; infection prevention and control programme; quality improvement programme
• Additional Perks: Pension (5% employee / 3% employer); Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (discounts and cashback with 100+ retailers); discounted staff pet care
• Competitive Base Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience

About the Practice

Moorview Vets is a well-established, first-opinion small animal veterinary practice based in Backworth, Newcastle, with six primary care branches across the Northeast. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary group. Moorview is recognised for its modern facilities and commitment to high-quality care, and also offers referral services to practices across North England.

The practice prioritises its people—investing in premises, processes, and professional development. The nursing team is dynamic and supportive, with several colleagues working towards advanced qualifications in emergency & critical care, behavioural work, and feline nursing. CPD is actively encouraged across the practice.