Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK in Falkirk is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time role involves working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons, providing high-quality nursing care to patients, and supporting excellent client experiences. Candidates should be registered with the RCVS and have experience in clinical practice. The position also offers benefits such as CPD allowance, enhanced family-friendly policies, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys teamwork.
• Experience with medical and surgical nursing is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Support veterinary surgeons in procedures.
• Manage anaesthesia and nursing for varied caseloads.

Skills

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Experience working in clinical practice

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Job description

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

At the Lawrie Veterinary Group, part of IVC Evidensia, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding team. 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.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

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.

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

General responsibilities include:

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 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

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

Lawrie Veterinary Group, Falkirk

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.