At Prince Bishop Vets, we’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
Don’t just take our word for it—our team says:
“There’s always consideration of our work/life balance when organising the rota”
“We’re given the opportunity and encouraged to work in our chosen areas of interest, which I haven’t experienced at other practices”
“Thanks for setting the bar so high for what a good team should be like”
If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your development supported, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
This is a full-time position (part-time considered), offering a varied rota to ensure you use all your nursing skills.
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4 x 10-hour shifts per week
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Share of weekday duty shift to focus on inpatient care and triage emergency telephone calls (generous monitory bonus paid per shift)
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Saturday shifts pro rata
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No Sundays or Bank Holidays
What We Offer
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Salary based on experience
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Supportive team culture with strong collaboration
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Annual CPD allowance
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Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
About Us
You’ll be working in a purpose-built, modern practice with excellent facilities, including:
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RCVS Accredited GP Practice
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On-site inpatient hospitalisation facilities
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Mobile Vet and Nurse clinic
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Well-equipped in-house lab
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Digital x-ray and ultrasound
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Endoscopy
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In-house laser therapy
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Dedicated quiet room
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ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold Award)
We are proud to be a small/medium business of the year (County Durham Together Awards 2021) and a 2-star ‘Best Company’ (2025).
Our Team
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6 Vets
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7 RVNs
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3 SVNs
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3 VCAs
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Experienced admin support
You’ll be joining a welcoming team with a range of experience and varied interests all working together to deliver outstanding care to our patients and clients.
Location & Lifestyle
Nestled between Durham and Newcastle, with easy access to the stunning Lake District and Northumberland coastline, the practice offers the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure.
With no Sunday or Bank Holiday working, you’ll have plenty of time to explore and enjoy your surroundings.
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):
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6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
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Generous CPD Allowance per annum
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Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
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RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
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VDS cover
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Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
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Discounted veterinary fees
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My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
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Cycle to work scheme
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CPD/training support
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Company sick pay
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Colleague engagement survey
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Annual pay reviews
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Focus on employee wellbeing
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Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
