Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Fort William; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

Job summary

Crown Vets Fort William, part of inspiring vet care, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full‑time basis. We are a well‑established mixed practice with a supportive team and diverse caseload, including small animals and opportunities in farm and equine work.

As a Registered Vet Nurse you will run nurse clinics, assist with theatre and anaesthesia, provide inpatient care and support diagnostics and imaging, while contributing to patient care and client experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics.
• Theatre work and monitoring anaesthesia.
• General inpatient care.
• Supporting with diagnostics including lab work and imaging.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Excellent communication

Organization

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

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 Crown Vets on a full-timebasis.

Crown Vets Fort William is a well-established mixed practice with a friendly and experienced team of 8 Vets, 3 RVNs and a fantastic support team. The practice sees a varied small animal caseload, with opportunities to manage more complex cases in-house due to its distance from referral centres, alongside optional involvement in farm and equine work.

The team is committed to high standards of patient care and nurse development, with investment in equipment such as Class IV Laser Therapy, Edan Multi-parameter, HT Vista (non-invasive skin cancer screening device) and advanced DRX imaging.

There is a strong focus on areas including preventative healthcare, dentistry and nutrition, all within a positive and sociable team environment. There is a focus to being a fear-free practice. There is also the opportunity to join with weekly out-reach clinics, where the ‘consultation room’ is taken to clients in more remote areas. These days are a superb way to also explore the stunning area of Lochaber, usually visiting a croft or two on the way back to the practice.

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 Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Working Monday to Friday with shifts between 8:30am-6:15pm
• 1:7 weekend on-call rota, which involves working a Saturday morning in practice.

General Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics
• Theatre work and monitoring anaesthesia
• General inpatient care
• Supporting with diagnostics including lab work and imaging

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• 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

• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject‑specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development 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
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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
• 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 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £31,000 per annum