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Full-time; part-time considered

Registered Veterinary Nurse

South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Reference RVN026Posted 18/09/2026
Pay
£27,500–£29,800 per year
Working pattern
40 hours per week over 4 days between 8:30am and 7:30pm; part-time considered
Weekends / on-call
No out-of-hours responsibilities. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9:00am to 3:00pm). Overnight and emergency cases are referred to a nearby hospital.

Benefits and development

  • 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • £600 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
  • Health cash plan covering health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
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  • RCVS membership paid plus one other membership subscription
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Annual pay reviews
  • CPD and training support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Relocation support available where required

Vacancy details

About the role

High-standard nursing care, including nurse consultations, inpatient care and surgical support.

Candor Vets is working with an established small animal practice in South Shields to find a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

What you will be doing

  • Building relationships with clients and looking after patient welfare.

Practice and facilities

  • Digital radiography, ultrasonography, dental radiography and an in-house laboratory.
  • Dedicated nurse consulting rooms and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Emergency care during opening hours. Overnight and emergency cases are referred to a nearby hospital.

Working pattern

  • Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, between 8:30am and 7:30pm.
  • Work is shared on a rotational basis with a nearby clinic.
  • Part-time applications considered.
  • 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
  • No out-of-hours responsibilities.

Team and support

  • Friendly team of 4 vets and 6 registered veterinary nurses.
  • Relocation support available where required.

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