Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,720 - 33,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

A leading veterinary care group in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Easter Ross Vets. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care and work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons. Enjoy clear career pathways, supportive environments, and enhanced family-friendly policies. Offering a salary up to £30,800 per annum DOE, with generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. No on-call duties make this an appealing position for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and practice team.
• Take responsibility for nursing care of first-opinion cases.

Skills

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Experience in clinical practice

Strong communication skills

Good organizational skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Easter Ross Vets on a full‑time basis.

Easter Ross Vets is well‑equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, enabling us to care for a wide range of cases efficiently and compassionately. From routine check‑ups to emergency presentations, we treat every patient as if they were our own.

We continually strive for improvement and value client feedback to ensure we’re providing the best service possible. Our emergency care is supported 24/7 through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.

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.

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.

You’ll work 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with no out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties. At present there are no weekend shifts, though these may be introduced in the future.

General Responsibilities Include

• Nurse clinics
• Inpatient care
• Theatre and anaesthesia support
• Dispensary duties

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

• 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 24 hrs 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

Compensation

Up to £30,800 per annum DOE

Recruitment Process

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 judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.