Registered Veterinary Nurse - Paying up to £36,000 DOE, FTE

Vets for Pets; Ayr; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation bonus

Flexible hours

No OOH Saturday rota

CPD allowance

Professional fees paid

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Income protection

Staff discounts

Job summary

Are you an experienced RVN looking for a new challenge or a newly qualified nurse looking for your first role? We have an exciting opportunity to work across our 3 practices, Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock with a supportive, forward-thinking team that values its nurses.

Vets4Pets offers a clinical environment with specialist training, modern tools, and a focus on work-life balance. We support your development with a strong team, CPD opportunities, and competitive benefits across Ayrshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified RVN.
• Committed to high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead consults and support nursing care.
• Monitor anaesthetics and ensure patient safety.
• Provide exceptional in-patient nursing and client care.

Job description

Are you an experienced RVN looking for a new challenge or a newly qualified nurse looking for your first role? Do you want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that truly values its nurses? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to work across our 3 practices, Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock!

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate, driven RVN to join our dynamic team across our practices in Irvine, Ayr and Kilmarnock. Our clinics are built on mutual respect, support, and continuous development. You'll be backed by a team that includes a Clinical Nurse Manager and our RVN Business Partner, someone who truly understands your role and values.

At Vets4Pets, nurses are at the heart of what we do. Our team includes RVNs with specialist training in acupuncture, pain management, behaviour, and Schedule 3 surgical procedures. Whether you're leading consults, monitoring anaesthetics, or providing exceptional in-patient care, you'll be empowered to do what you do best.

And yes - we listen to our nurses. That’s why our clinics are equipped with modern tools and tech that help you deliver the best care possible.

A Little Bit About Us

We have three practices here in Ayrshire, led by four partners - two vets, one RVN, and a practice manager, which means every role has a voice at the table. Our 60-strong team is committed to delivering excellent clinical care and an exceptional client experience.

What makes us different?

• We treat others the way we’d want to be treated.
• We’ve got each other’s backs.
• We laugh, support each other, and communicate openly.
• And most importantly, we respect work-life balance and individual needs.

We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we tailor our rotas and benefits to each colleague, because what inspires one person might not work for another.

Our Clinical Team

Across our three practices, we have:

• 14 Vets
• 14 RVNs
• 3 GPD-trained Clinical Lead Vets
• 3 Clinical Coach RVNs

We believe in continual development and staying ahead of the curve. You’ll always have a team to lean on, even when you’re not in the same building.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who:

• Is a qualified or newly qualified RVN with a passion for nursing
• Brings positivity, energy, and a team-focused attitude
• Provides outstanding clinical and client care
• Isn’t afraid to get stuck in, and enjoys a team social now and then!

What We Offer

• Salary up to £36,000, depending on experience
• Welcome bonus and relocation bonus available for direct candidates
• Flexible hours available, working Full Time hours (minimum of 3 days per week)
• 1:4 Saturday rota, no OOH
• Generous CPD allowance, with paid CPD days
• Professional fees paid
• AXA private healthcare, extendable to family
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Income protection
• Pension scheme
• Access to top clinical equipment: multiparameter monitors, fluid pumps, BP monitors, ultrasound
• Support across all three practices, including four senior nurses, three clinical nurse managers, and our RVN business partner
• Staff discounts including 20% off Pets at Home and the Vet Group

Ready to Join a Practice That Truly Gets You?

If you’re ready for the next step in your nursing journey with a supportive, progressive, and friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.