Referral Veterinary Nurse - No Weekends, Relocation

IVC; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

£2000 welcome bonus

6.8 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave extra

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance: £550 + 24hrs

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Highland Vet Referrals in Inverness is seeking an enthusiastic Referral Veterinary Nurse to join our growing referral team. You will work within a specialist environment providing advanced nursing care across orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, and pain management, supported by on-site imaging and a full IDEXX lab suite.

The role offers relocation support, a £2,000 welcome bonus (subject to eligibility), and a commitment to work-life balance with no weekends or OOH shifts.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Experience working with complex cases in referral or advanced-care environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced nursing procedures such as intensive monitoring, wound management, and specialised imaging.
• Support complex surgeries
• Provide critical care for patients
• Assist with advanced diagnostic tests
• Administer/perform laser treatment
• Support with complex medication regime
• Monitor patients with serious or chronic conditions, delivering tailored nursing care
• Provide detailed aftercare instructions and support for owners of animals with long-term or complex conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

RCVS registration

Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Ultrasound

CT imaging

Endoscopy

DR X-ray

IDEXX lab (EPOC)

Job description

Highland Vet Referrals in Inverness is seeking an enthusiastic Referral Veterinary Nurse to join our growing referral team. You will work within a specialist environment providing advanced nursing care across orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, and pain management, supported by on-site imaging and a full IDEXX lab suite.

The role offers relocation support, a £2,000 welcome bonus (subject to eligibility), and a commitment to work-life balance with no weekends or OOH shifts.