Registered Veterinary Nurse - General

VC Evidensia UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Research funding access

Pension contributions

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral clinic in Aberdeen is excited to offer a full-time role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse. This position emphasizes high standards of patient care, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a commitment to ongoing learning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a stimulating work environment focused on diverse caseloads in orthopaedics, neurology, and soft tissue. This role promotes a balanced work-life schedule with no out-of-hours duties, enhanced benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience or interest in referral team work.
• Ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team to deliver compassionate care.
• Participate in advanced procedures and treatments.
• Support the professional growth of other staff.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive approach to learning

Enthusiasm for patient care

Job description

Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals, Kingswells, Scotland

Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals is thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our exceptional team.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering the highest standard of patient care and is eager to contribute to a stimulating and rewarding work environment, especially within a referral setting. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy a diverse caseload and want to advance their skills in orthopaedics, neurology, soft tissue, and medicine.

Expand Your Expertise

Our referral team provides advanced care in orthopaedic, neurology, and soft tissue cases. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse with us, you will play an active role in various advanced procedures and treatments, including Schedule 3 tasks and medicine cases. We prioritise our nurses’ professional growth, offering support for personal development and certificates.

Our Referral Clinic is located within a first opinion practice equipped with the latest veterinary technology, giving our team access to high-quality diagnostic and treatment tools. We’re excited to expand our services with plans to establish a new, purpose-built referrals practice which will include new theatres, consultation rooms and advanced facilities. Our onsite partnership with VetsNow ensures continuous overnight care for our patients, allowing our team to focus on providing top-tier service each day.

Currently, you’ll be working alongside a collaborative team of experienced veterinarians and dedicated support staff, all committed to delivering compassionate care for pets and their owners.

Working Pattern

This full-time role offers a 40-hour work week, spread across either 4, with Saturdays on a 1 in 4 rota. Importantly, this position has no out-of-hours or on-call duties, allowing you to maintain an ideal work-life balance.

We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working options.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a nurse who is positive, enthusiastic, and genuinely invested in patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to learning within a referral team. Whether you are an experienced RVN or new to referrals, you will be welcomed into a supportive team environment.

How We Will Support You

At Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals, we recognise the importance of our team members to our success. Our commitment to supporting our employees includes an array of benefits:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals

Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals Ltd, Skene Road, Kingswells, AB15 8PJ, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.