No out-of-hours. Flexible hours. Genuine development and stability.
If you want balance without stepping back clinically
If you are an RVN who loves nursing but feels worn down by long days, unpredictable rotas, or roles where growth is talked about but never delivered, this could be the change you have been quietly hoping for.
This role is designed for nurses who want to keep learning, feel trusted, and still have a life outside of work.
The Opportunity
We are working with a long-established small animal practice group in the Hartlepool area, that has built something rare. Stability, continuity, and a team culture where nurses are genuinely encouraged to shape their own roles.
The practice operates across four sites, with a main hub that has served the local community for decades and is now preparing for an exciting relocation and expansion. This is not a practice standing still. Plans include a new main site and the introduction of CT, alongside an already impressive suite of equipment.
They are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who wants variety, autonomy, and the chance to pass knowledge on to others. Someone who values client relationships, enjoys being part of a close-knit team, and wants their skills to be used properly.
Why This Role Is Different
No out-of-hours, ever
Your time matters. There are no OOH requirements, no Sundays, and no bank holidays. Full-time hours are a four-day week, 8am to 7pm, with flexibility for part-time if that suits your life better.
Proper clinical variety
This is not a one-note nursing role. Your days can include nurse consultations, theatre work, inpatient care, diagnostics, and Schedule 3 procedures if that is something you want to develop.
Investment in nursing progression
Several nurses in the team are actively working towards certificates in areas like medicine, anaesthesia, and surgical nursing. Development is encouraged and supported, not just approved on paper.
Equipment that supports good medicine
Across the sites you will find ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, endoscopy and laparoscopy, with CT planned for the new main surgery. You are given the tools to do the job well.
Long-standing client relationships
Many clients have been with the practice for years. This is a place where rapport matters, conversations are meaningful, and continuity of care is valued.
Your Journey Here
In your first month, you will focus on settling in, getting to know the team and clients, and becoming comfortable with the systems and workflows across the sites.
By three months, you will be confidently involved in consultations, theatre, and day-to-day nursing, with space to explore areas you are particularly interested in. If coaching students appeals to you, that journey can begin here.
By six months, you will be an established and trusted part of the team, potentially acting as a clinical coach, contributing ideas, and shaping how your role develops as the practice expands.
What’s On Offer
Compensation and time off
- Salary up to £30,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience
- 6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
- No Sundays, no bank holidays, no out-of-hours
Professional development
- £600 CPD allowance per year
- RCVS membership paid
- One additional professional membership covered
- Ongoing CPD and training support
Wellbeing and security
- Health Shield contributions for wellbeing treatments
- VDS cover
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Company sick pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual pay reviews and genuine career progression
The Candor Vets Difference
At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We focus on listening, understanding what matters to you, and helping you decide if a role truly fits.
Ready to Explore?
If this sounds like the kind of nursing role where you could see yourself settling, growing, and enjoying work again, let’s have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Job Reference RVN015