Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

6.8 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance and paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Robson Vets in Laurencekirk on a part-time basis. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, work with an experienced team and support vets in medical and surgical cases, including theatres and inpatient care.

You’ll participate in nurse clinics, dentals, diagnostics, and patient welfare, with a rota of 35 hours per week and 1 in 5 weekends, including Friday sleep-ins and overnight on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical/surgical nursing growth.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work including monitoring anaesthesia
• Nurse-led dentals
• Inpatient care
• Supporting vets with diagnostics including imaging and lab work

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Team player

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 Robson Vets on a part-time basis.

Robson Vets is a friendly, well-established small animal practice set in the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside. You’ll be joining an experienced team of 4 senior vets, 4 nurses, 3 VCAs and a dedicated reception team, all working together to provide excellent patient care.

Our main practice in Laurencekirk is well equipped with a range of modern facilities, including infusion pumps, patient warmers, multiparameter monitors, digital X-ray and dental X-ray systems, and both rigid and flexible endoscopy. We also have blood pressure monitoring available in both our consulting rooms and surgical areas.

Our facilities include two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, ICU and isolation units, and separate wards for cats and dogs. This allows us to provide high standards of clinical care while ensuring our patients have a comfortable and stress-free experience.

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

• 35 hours per week
• Working on a rota basis Monday to Friday
• 1 in 5 weekends: working Friday from 2pm-8pm, followed by Saturday from 8:30am-6pm
• On the Friday night, you’ll be responsible for caring for inpatients from 8pm onwards as part of a sleep-in shift, with overnight on-call duties focused on inpatient care.

General Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work including monitoring anaesthesia
• Nurse led dentals
• Inpatient care
• Supporting our vets with diagnostics including imaging and lab work

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 inspiring vet care, 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
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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 £28,000 per annum