Acting Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Crown Vets Fort William; Fort William; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante est offerte pour un Infirmier Vétérinaire Enregistré chez Crown Vets à Fort William. La position, sur un contrat à durée déterminée de 12 mois, implique un travail varié aux côtés d'une équipe expérimentée, offrant parfaite occasion de développer ses compétences tout en contribuant à des soins de qualité pour les animaux.

Benefits

6.8 semaines de congés annuels

Formation continue financée

Assurance médicale privée

Rémunération généreuse pour les heures supplémentaires

Assurance-retraite 3% employeur

Qualifications

• Infirmier vétérinaire enregistré avec expérience souhaitée.
• Compétences en soins chirurgicaux et consultations.
• Bonnes aptitudes interpersonnelles et de travail en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Assurer les soins des animaux et participer aux consultations.
• Effectuer des tâches chirurgicales et fournir des soins aux patients.
• Travailler en étroite collaboration avec une équipe vétérinaire.

Skills

Soins des animaux

Chirurgie

Consultation vétérinaire

Education

Inscription comme infirmier vétérinaire

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Crown Vets in Fort William on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Situated in Lochaber, in the stunning West Highlands of Scotland, our RCVS Tier 2 accredited mixed practice offers a truly varied and rewarding caseload-from assisting with large animal and equine work to first opinion small animal cases. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise and continue developing your skills across a broad clinical spectrum.

About the Team

You’ll be working alongside a supportive and experienced team of 6 vets, 5 RVNs, 1 ACA, 1 VCA, and 1 SVN. Our clinical work includes general surgery, dental procedures, and a range of diagnostic services such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and dental x-ray. We also provide acupuncture and run outreach clinics, which offer regular opportunities to assist with farm and equine work. A typical day in this role can include inpatient nursing, nurse consults, theatre duties, and mobile clinic support, ensuring no two days are the same.

About Lochaber

Lochaber is known as the outdoor capital of the UK, offering an exceptional lifestyle outside of work. With access to Ben Nevis-the UK’s highest peak-and two major ski centres, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area also boasts great schools, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent transport links, including being just two hours from Glasgow, 1.5 hours from Inverness, and offering a year-round overnight train service to London.

Working Hours

The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, as per the rota, across 5 days between 08:30 and 18:15. There is a 1:5 weekend on-call rotation, along with a 1:5 Saturday morning shift from 08:30 to 12:30 (during on-call weekends).

This is a 12 month fixed-term role.

What We Offer

At Crown Vets, we’re committed to supporting your professional development and career growth. We offer access to ongoing training and education within a practice that values innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards of patient care. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.8 weeks annual leave

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Private Medical Insurance

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid

*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

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

*Relocation allowance

Up to £32,000 per annum