Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term)

IVC Evidensia UK; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 27,900 - 34,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time position in Clydebank. The role involves delivering high-quality care and monitoring anaesthesia while ensuring excellent client experiences. You will collaborate with a clinical team and enjoy continued professional development opportunities. Benefits include 6.8 weeks of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a £550 CPD allowance. Salary up to £31,000 annually, with options for part-time work available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Support excellent client experiences.
• Contribute to clinical standards within the practice.

Skills

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Boyce & Houston Vets on a full‑time 12 month contract.

Conveniently located only 30 minutes from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond, with excellent public transport links, our practice provides an ideal balance between work and lifestyle.

Our fully equipped facility features two operating theatres, five consultation rooms, separate wards for cats and dogs, isolation walk‑in kennel, multiparameter, new ultrasonography machine, digital X‑ray enhanced with Signal Pet AI, new digital X‑ray machine enhanced with Signal Smile AI and in‑house lab.

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.

We are happy to consider both part‑time and full‑time hours for this role, depending on what best suits your lifestyle. The position includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and no out‑of‑hours work.

General responsibilities include:

• Admitting and discharging patients
• Monitoring anaesthesia
• Theatre prep
• Nurse clinics
• Lab work and diagnostics

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 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 judgement. 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 £31,000 per annum