Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Job summary

Market Cross Veterinary Centre in Dalkeith, Scotland, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly team. The role involves promoting pet wellness, monitoring health, supporting recovery and reassuring clients who love their pets.

The practice offers extensive learning opportunities and a strong team environment for career development. The successful candidate will work a 30–40 hour week across 4–5 days, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and no Sundays or out-of-hours.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status and registration maintained.
• Strong clinical and patient care skills with a compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication with clients and team to support patient welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to patients and support their recovery.
• Maintain patient welfare and monitoring, with clear handovers to the team.
• Assist in scheduling 3 procedures or more where required and uphold schedules.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues to build trust and confidence.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to broaden clinical skills.

Job description

RegisteredVeterinary Nurse, Market Cross Veterinary Centre, Dalkeith, Scotland

Market Cross Veterinary Centre are seeking a RVN to join their fantastic, friendly team in in Dalkeith, Scotland.

Rota: 30 - 40 hours a week, across 4 - 5 days a week. No Sundays No OOH's. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30-12:30). If you are seeking a different rota please get in touch.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job it's in our nature.

We put our people first because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands‑on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Market Cross:

You will be joining a friendly first-opinion practice with a supportive team and a great range of equipment, including an endoscope and an excellent dental X-ray setup. The clinical team currently includes three vets, with a fourth joining soon, as well as two full-time nursing colleagues. The team are keen for nurses to use their full range of skills, with plenty of encouragement and opportunities to undertake Schedule 3 procedures.

About you:

We're looking for a dedicatedRegistered VeterinaryNurseto join our team. No two days will be the same,you will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both ourpatients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical workas part of the team.
• Ensure Quality ismaintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn,developand grow with us, taking advantage ofongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute tocreating apositive environment, fostering a friendly,welcomingand supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence,useyour exceptional communication skills both written and verbal to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. This role is based in Dalkeith commutable from Bonnyrigg, Eskbank, Newbattle, Easthouses, Mayfield, Newtongrange, Lasswade, Polton, Rosewell, Gorebridge, Loanhead, Danderhall, Shawfair, Millerhill, Newton Village, Cousland, Edgehead, Pathhead, Fushiebridge, Borthwick, Carrington, Whitehill, Newcraighall, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Portobello, Joppa, Gilmerton, Liberton, Colinton, Currie, Straiton, Bilston, Roslin, Auchendinny, Milton Bridge, Penicuik, Howgate, Gore Glen, Temple, Crichton, Ormiston, Tranent, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton, Wallyford, Whitecraig, Inveresk, Pencaitland, Macmerry, East Saltoun, West Saltoun, Humbie, Fala, Fala Dam, Balerno, Ratho, Kirkliston, South Queensferry, Dalmeny, Newbridge, East Calder, Mid Calder, Broxburn, Uphall, Kirknewton, Wilkieston, Pumpherston, Winchburgh, Aberlady, Gullane, Longniddry, Gladsmuir, Haddington, East Linton, Gifford, Garvald, Athelstaneford, Drem, Dirleton, East Fortune, West Barns, Bolton, Elphinstone, West Linton, Carlops, Eddleston, Heriot, Stow, Oxton, Lauder, Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay, North Queensferry, Aberdour, Livingston, Blackburn, Seafield, Deans, East Whitburn, Armadale, Linlithgow, Bo'ness, Blackness, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, Peebles, Cardrona, Innerleithen, Galashiels, Earlston, Gordon, Greenlaw, North Berwick, Whitekirk, Tyninghame, Auchtertool, Crossgates, Cowdenbeath, Hill of Beath, Kelty and other locations Midlothian, City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Falkirk, Fife, Scottish Borders.