Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Salary:	£27,000 to £30,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 March 2026
Location:	County Durham
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57154-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse – County Durham

State-of-the-Art Facilities

This County Durham veterinary practice offers cutting-edge equipment including:

• Fully equipped in-house laboratory

  
  

• Digital and dental X-ray

  
  

• Ultrasound

  
  

• Endoscopy

  
  

• Laparoscopy

  
  

• Laser therapy

  
  

• Multiparameter monitors

  
  

• Dedicated quiet room

  
  

• On-site inpatient hospitalisation

  
  

  The practice also holds the ISFM Cat Friendly Gold Award

  The Rota

  • Full-time position

    
    

  • Out-of-hours rota (sleeper shift only / minimal in-patient care)

    
    

  • 6-week rolling schedule

    
    

  • 1 in 3 Saturdays (2:6)

    
    

  • No Sundays

    
    

  • No bank holidays

    
    Salary & Benefits

    • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

      
      

    • Generous annual leave

      
      

    • Excellent CPD allowance

      
      

    • Structured career progression pathway

      
      

    • Supportive, close-knit team

      
      

    • Modern facilities

      
      

    • Wellbeing-focused leadership

      
      Why Join This Veterinary Practice in County Durham?

      You will be part of a supportive and diverse team including:

      • 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses

        
        

      • 3 Student Veterinary Nurses

        
        

      • 3 Veterinary Care Assistants

        
        

      • 6 Veterinary Surgeons

        
        The Role – Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

        This is a varied and rewarding RVN role offering exposure to:

        • Inpatient care and hospitalisation

          
          

        • Nurse-led consultations and clinics

          
          

        • Anaesthesia and theatre practice

          
          

        • Surgical nursing

          
          

        • Quality improvement initiatives

          
          

        • Behaviour and nutrition

          
          

        • Feline nursing

          
          

        • Sustainability projects

          
          Apply Now

          For more information or a confidential discussion contact:

          Luke – 01904 570056
          l.stewart@purovets.com

          View all veterinary vacancies:
          https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

          Ref: JOB-57154

          We also offer £250 for successful candidate referrals (T&Cs apply).