Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its team at Lawrie Vets in Falkirk, Scotland. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, assisting veterinary surgeons, and contributing to excellent client experiences. The ideal candidate will be registered with the RCVS and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a diverse caseload, growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture focused on animal care and team development. Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience/interest in exotic species is desirable.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with procedures and anaesthesia management.
• Support excellent client experiences and contribute to clinical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lawrie Vets on 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...

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience/interest in exotics
• 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

• 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
• Pension scheme
• 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £30,000 per annum DOE