Registered Veterinary Nurse

VC Evidensia UK; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Discounted veterinary care

£1000 relocation or welcome bonus

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role at Boyce & Houston Vets in Clydebank. The position offers a £1,000 relocation bonus and excellent work-life balance, just 30 minutes from Glasgow. Candidates should be confident and organized with RCVS registration. Benefits include extensive annual leave, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, and a supportive culture focused on continuous improvement and learning.

Qualifications

• Requirements include registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Monitor anaesthesia during procedures.
• Admit and discharge patients as per clinical requirements.

Skills

Confidence

Strong communication skills

Good organizational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Boyce & Houston Vets on a full‑time basis. To welcome you to the team, we are also offering a £1,000 relocation/welcome bonus for this role.

Conveniently located only 30 minutes from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond, with excellent public transport links, our practice provides an ideal balance between work and lifestyle.

Our fully equipped facility features two operating theatres, five consultation rooms, separate wards for cats and dogs, isolation walk‑in kennel, multiparameter, new ultrasonography machine, digital X‑ray enhanced with Signal Pet AI, new digital X‑ray machine enhanced with Signal Smile AI and in‑house lab.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

We are happy to consider both part‑time and full‑time hours for this role, depending on what best suits your lifestyle. The position includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and no out‑of‑hours work.

General responsibilities include:

• Admitting and discharging patients
• Monitoring anaesthesia
• Nurse clinics
• Lab work and diagnostics

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
• £1000 relocation or welcome bonus to help you settle into your new role

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• £1000 relocation or welcome bonus

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.