Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Group; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Kirkcaldy is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. As an RVN, you will engage in various nursing competencies, including theatre work and dental radiography, while contributing to a varied caseload. The practice values teamwork and communication, ensuring a rewarding experience for both staff and clients. With a commitment to continuous professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their veterinary career in a caring and progressive setting.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Motivated RVN with strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to support student training and maintain nursing competency.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain nursing competency in theatre, dental radiography, and lab.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Nursing competency

Education

Registered Veterinary Nursing qualification

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound machine

IDEXX blood machines

Job description

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse for a multidisciplinary role. This position allows an RVN with a desire to grow and develop within our nursing team. This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, including one in four Saturdays, with no OOHs or on-call required.

The successful candidate will work alongside an established team who appreciate the value this role brings to the patient and client journey.

There will be the opportunity to maintain nursing competency in all areas of the practice, with allocated shifts in theatre, dental radiography, nurse consults, and lab. Schedule 3 procedures are encouraged and supported in our team.

We offer a varied caseload, and areas of interest are encouraged and supported. CPD is provided in-house and externally, and as a training practice, the willingness to support student training is important.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an RVN to join our friendly, motivated, and enthusiastic nursing team. You will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and work well in a large team.

This position is based at our main Kirkcaldy site, but you may be required to work at one of our branches.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

We are a British Small Animal Veterinary Association approved practice and an Approved Training Centre, certified by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

St Clair Vets is a progressive, well-equipped practice in Kirkcaldy that’s been at the very heart of our local community for many years. We are an ophthalmology referral practice with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, and endoscopy. We have two theatres and six consult rooms. We have separate dog and cat wards, with a further ward for our recovery/day patients. We have a set of cat condos in our newly refurbished cat ward, which are in line with ISFM standards. We plan to upgrade our dog kennels very soon. We use IDEXX blood machines and have the ability to test biochemistry, haematology, cortisol, and urine in-house.

We also have three branch surgeries: Cos Lane and Cadham in Glenrothes and another in Leven. Our Cadham and Leven surgeries are both consultation only, while our Cos Lane branch provides consultations and routine surgery.

We take pride in providing a caring, compassionate, and friendly service to all our clients and their precious pets. With parking available and easy access to public transport, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy practice.

We are also close to Edinburgh, with great transport links to the city.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available for everyone.

Please view the link to see more about St Clair Vets: https://vimeo.com/866264708