Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for small animals and exotic species. This full-time role offers a diverse caseload, allowing you to develop a broad skill set in consultations, surgery, and emergency care. With a commitment to professional growth, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and ongoing education. Benefit from generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic workplace focused on high-quality care and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with a focus on small animals and exotics.
• Ability to perform surgeries and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to small animals and exotic referrals.
• Involved in consultations, surgery, and emergency care across multiple locations.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Emergency Care

Surgery

Consultations

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

At Lawrie Vet Group, we are passionate about providing exceptional care to small animals and exotic referrals. As a close-knit, dedicated team, we believe in working together to deliver the best service for our patients and clients. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team, working across all of our practice sites. As a leading small animal practice with an established exotic referral service, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to a diverse range of patients.

We’re experiencing growing demand, and in response, we’re expanding! In 2026, we will be relocating our Cumbernauld practice to a more hospital-style setting, offering more advanced facilities and services. Additionally, we are excited to be opening a new practice in Boness, providing a fresh opportunity for our team to grow and evolve.

Why Lawrie Vet Group?

As a small yet thriving practice, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build within our team and with our clients. Our work is about more than just treating animals – it’s about making a difference in their lives and delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Whether it's a routine check-up for a beloved pet or complex treatment for an exotic species, every day is different, and that’s what makes our work so rewarding.

What you'll be stepping into

In this role, you’ll gain valuable experience across both small animal care and exotic referrals, offering a diverse caseload that promotes professional growth. You'll be involved in consultations, surgery, and emergency care, allowing you to develop a broad skill set. With the opportunity to work across multiple practice locations, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment and exposure to a wide range of cases. Our supportive, close-knit team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, fostering collaboration, ongoing education, and a positive workplace culture where your expertise is appreciated.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with weekend cover on a rota basis.

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 base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• 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
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Lawrie Veterinary Group, Cumbernauld

Kenilworth Court, North Carbrain Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1BP, 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.