Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 welcome bonus

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

A leading veterinary care group in Livingston is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse. This full-time position includes a £1000 welcome bonus and offers a chance to provide high-quality nursing care in well-equipped facilities. The ideal candidate will have RCVS registration and experience in clinical practice, contributing to first-opinion case nursing and supporting veterinary surgeons. Enjoy a supportive environment with clear career pathways and excellent employee benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience working in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Support veterinary surgeons and the practice team.
• Take responsibility for first-opinion case nursing.

Skills

Animal nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lamond Veterinary Clinic on a full‑time basis, with a £1000 welcome bonus.

Our practice is fully equipped to provide comprehensive care and features a recently refurbished clinical space. Facilities include a dedicated theatre, digital radiography, dental X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house laboratory equipment, and multiparameter monitoring. We also have separate dog and cat wards to support species‑specific care and comfort.

Conveniently located in Murieston, Livingston, the clinic offers easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as direct transport links via two nearby train stations—one of which is right next to the practice. Our location also provides a gateway to Scotland’s scenic Highlands.

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.

This is a full‑time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within a flexible rota pattern between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The role also includes participation in a 2 in 9 Saturday rota, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There are no out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties, allowing you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. We will also accept part‑time applications.

General responsibilities include:

• Nurse consultations
• Pharmacy
• Performing radiography including dental x‑rays
• General inpatient care
• Assisting with theatre and surgical procedures

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

• 6.6 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, analysing 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 pa DOE