Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team in the picturesque town of St Andrews. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a variety of first opinion cases, from puppy vaccinations to health checks, while supporting the veterinary team in operations and diagnostics. With a commitment to work-life balance, the clinic offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and a focus on employee well-being and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a modern practice equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of St Andrews.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Access to Vetlexicon

Research funding opportunities

Pawsome Benefits discount gateway

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in first opinion caseloads.
• Familiarity with diagnostic imaging and theatre nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of first opinion caseloads including nurse consults.
• Assist the vet with operations and perform diagnostic imaging duties.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Diagnostic Imaging

Ward and Theatre Nursing

Client Consultations

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Digital X-ray

Imotek Ultrasound Machine

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Find your future

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a full or part time basis to join our friendly and supportive team at Provost Vets in St Andrews. The role would involve covering all aspects of first opinion caseloads including nurse consults ranging from weight clinics, 2nd & 3rd puppy and kitten vaccinations, pet health club checks, nails clips, etc., with scope to develop the nurse clinics further. Alongside assisting the vet on a daily basis with operations as well as performing diagnostic imaging and ward and theatre nursing duties.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Our clinic is open between 8am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 8:30am – 5pm on a Saturday. The full-time position consists of 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in 1:5 weekends and no OOH requirement. We are open to part-time applicants looking to work around their lifestyle.

Our people are at the heart

Our modern, purpose-built surgery is located in the beautiful seaside town of St Andrews with 2 branches in the local area. The practice is well-equipped with high standard facilities including 2 surgical theatres, dental suite, digital and dental x-ray, endoscopy, Imotek ultrasound machine, and in-house lab. We have designated cat, dog, and isolation wards and we are proud to be a Cat Friendly Clinic. Further certification and career progression can be supported.

Because our people 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 base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid 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

Additional

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