Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Lawrie Vets in Cumbernauld, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team on a full-time basis. The practice offers imaging, surgery, lab work and hospitalisation for small animals and exotics, with ongoing development plans.

You will work with veterinary surgeons, provide high-quality nursing care, support client experiences and contribute to clinical standards while engaging in RVN clinics and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons with procedures and medical nursing for varied caseload.
• Perform laboratory work and nurse consultations; manage anaesthesia.
• Support preventative and holistic patient care; assist with exotic species as needed.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Strong communication

Good organisational skills

Proactive learning

Job description

Lawrie Vets - Cumbernauld, North Carbrain Road, Scotland

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lawrie Vets on a full-time basis.

We operate across multiple locations including Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Laurieston, and Bo'ness, offering comprehensive veterinary to all creatures great and small, furred, feathered and scaled!

The practice is well equipped for imaging (including dental radiography and endoscopy), surgery, lab work and the hospitalisation and care of our small animal and exotic patients. We also have expansion and improvement plans for the future underway.

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.

Working Hours

The position is full-time, working Monday-Friday including weekend shifts on a rota basis (generally 1 in 4 weekends).

General responsibilities:

Assisting veterinary surgeons with procedures, medical nursing of our varied caseload, laboratory work, nurse consultations and anaesthesia management. Experience/Interest in exotic species would be desirable, but not essential as plenty of support and training will be provided. Our nurses also play a vital role in preventative and holistic healthcare for our patients through their daily RVN clinics.

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 inspiring vet care, 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, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave
• 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
• 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 and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Lawrie Vets - Cumbernauld

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.