Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

British Veterinary Association; Anstruther; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Anstruther is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for their night team on a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include providing inpatient care and client communication. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000 and various benefits including work-life balance, 6.8 weeks annual leave, and a 4-day work week.

Benefits

Work-life balance

6.8 weeks annual leave

4-day working week

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance and paid leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in a veterinary practice preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for pets.
• Inform clients about pet health status.
• Maintain practice environment through cleaning.

Skills

Inpatient care

Client communication

Practice environment management

Job description

Overview

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our night team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting November 2025.

Your New Role

At East Neuk Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional surgical care for dogs and cats. We frequently receive referrals from veterinary surgeons across Scotland for specialist orthopaedic treatments, allowing us to manage a diverse range of orthopaedic cases—from routine procedures to complex fractures. Our commitment is to deliver affordable, evidence-based care of the highest standard to every patient.

As an Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse, your primary responsibilities will include providing inpatient care, keeping clients informed about their pets\' health status, and maintaining the practice environment through cleaning and stock management.

Work in a State-of-the-art Hospital

We have well-equipped, spacious operating theatres with Multiparameter Monitoring, DR X-Ray, plus a new Siemens CT scanner and ultrasound. We stock Arthrex and Synthes fracture plating and TPLO systems, whilst the clinic also has CUE, Synacart and the Biometrix THR kits available.

Situated in the charming village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife, our location is surrounded by picturesque beaches, coastal trails, and unique local cafes, shops, and businesses. Despite the tranquil setting, we\'re just an hour away from Edinburgh and a 45-minute drive to Dundee, ensuring easy access to the excitement of city life.

Working Hours

Your schedule will follow a 3-week rotating rota: one week of night shifts from Monday to Sunday, 8 PM to 8 AM, followed by two weeks off.

Join an Advanced Team

We\'re proud to have a welcoming and supportive team consisting of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 10 Veterinary Nurses, and 5 front-of-house staff members. Two of our surgeons hold prestigious RCVS and European Specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery, and we\'re fortunate to have numerous experienced Certificate Holders and Advanced Practitioners on board.

Because our Employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £32,000 DOE (pro-rata), you will benefit from -

• Work-life balance
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• 4-day working week
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• 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

• £550 CPD allowance
• 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• 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 100s of retailers
• Pension scheme - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care at IVC Evidensia practices