
Ready to join a thriving 15-site practice that genuinely values your wellbeing? Westway Veterinary Group is looking for an RVN who's passionate about patient care and wants to work alongside a supportive, forward-thinking team.
1:8 Saturdays, 1:35 Sundays. Note: Saturdays are daytime work, not overnight on-call.
You'll be based at Westway's purpose-built Houghton branch, a modern clinic with excellent facilities. This full-time position runs Monday to Friday between 8am and 7pm, with manageable Saturday and Sunday rotas (1:8 Saturdays, 1:35 Sundays) that let you maintain a solid work-life balance.
You'll join a friendly, experienced nursing team delivering varied and rewarding clinical work. With over 50 nursing professionals across the group—including Senior Nurses, RVNs, Student RVNs, and Animal Nursing Assistants—you'll have great peer support and clear pathways for development.
Westway Veterinary Group has been caring for pets across the North East since 1975, now operating 15 thriving branches throughout Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Northumberland. The group is backed by a Tier 3 RCVS hospital, ensuring consistently high clinical standards across all sites. The practice is recognised as an ISFM Gold Standard practice and holds a Silver Investors in the Environment award, reflecting commitment to excellence and sustainability.
Westway is part of the VetPartners family and has been recognised as an Employer of the Year for outstanding team culture and support. The practice actively encourages professional development, with many vets and nurses holding advanced qualifications, and the customer care team predominantly BVRA accredited.