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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Durham

Abbey Vet Centre, Pelton Fell Road, Durham, North East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £30,000 DOE

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Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for work in County Durham? Look no further! Abbey Vets are looking for a RVN to join our fantastic team.

The Role


Main responsibilities include in-patient care of surgical and medical cases, anaesthesia, nurse consultations and laboratory work. The role is 40 hours per week. The standard rota is 8am to 6.30pm or 8.30am-7pm over 4 days per week between Monday to Friday and 1 in 6 Saturdays 8am – 2pm.  No Sundays, out of hours or bank holidays.

About Abbey Vets 


Abbey Vets is small animal practice with two branches: one in Durham and one in Chester le Street. Durham is a lovely city with excellent transport links to the North and South. Beautiful coast and dales nearby for people who prefer the countryside. The role is split over the 2 sites on a rota basis. Facilities include digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasonography, endoscope, multiparameter, laser and more. We have eight veterinary surgeons, thirteen RVN’s and three veterinary care assistants. We have an excellent and experienced receptionist team. We also have a supportive admin team who takes care of financial matters including insurance. Our practice is dedicated to quality patient care, encouraging job satisfaction for all the team as your wellbeing is important to us. 

Our team are incredibly friendly and supportive and are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team. 

Because our people matter


We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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    Abbey Vet Centre, Pelton Fell Road

    Pelton Fell Road, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NG, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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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.

    Talent Partner

    Mike Burrell

    mike.burrell@ivcevidensia.com