Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term)

VC Evidensia UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK in Clydebank is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a full-time 12-month contract. The position promises an ideal balance between work and lifestyle, with an emphasis on high-quality nursing care and a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in patient care, collaborating closely with veterinary surgeons and the practice team. You’ll enjoy generous holidays and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• You must be a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys being part of a team.
• Experience in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing is essential.
• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the practice team.
• Take responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases.

Skills

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Experience in clinical practice

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term)

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
• Nurse clinics
• Lab work and diagnostics

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

• 6.8 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
• 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

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.