Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Avondale Veterinary Group; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Strathaven is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their small animal team. The role involves providing surgical nursing care, training students, and performing essential veterinary procedures including dental care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible work environment with generous benefits, including substantial annual leave and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing care.
• Ability to perform nurse consultations.
• Knowledge in cytology and urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level surgical nursing care.
• Train student veterinary nurses.
• Assist with dental procedures including radiographs.

Skills

Surgical nursing care

Nurse consultations

Dental nursing

Cytology knowledge

Urinalysis

Job description

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, team-oriented nurse to join our growing small animal nursing team at Avondale Vets.

Advance Your Skills

In this role, you will work under the guidance of our Head Veterinary Nurse, providing high-level surgical nursing care to support a wide range of first opinion medical and surgical cases. You will have the opportunity to be involved in training student veterinary nurses and be encouraged to utilise all of your nursing skills. This includes performing nurse consultations, providing in-patient medical care, and assisting with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis. You will also play a key role in dental nursing, including taking and processing dental radiographs and performing oral scaling and polishing. You will be supported by our dedicated reception team and pharmacy dispenser, allowing you to focus on your clinical duties.

About Avondale Veterinary Group

Avondale Vets has a strong legacy, and we are proud of our rich history—our founding partner famously diagnosed the first-ever Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA). Our purpose-built practice, located at the Strathaven Rural Centre since 2009, is equipped to provide the highest standard of care to our clients and their pets.

Our team includes 2 Clinical Directors, 1 Practice Manager, 18 Vets (specialising in small animal, farm animal, equine, and export), a Head RVN, two RVNs, one SVN, and 9 Support Staff. We are committed to ongoing professional development, with several of our vets pursuing advanced qualifications such as surgical and orthopaedic PgC and cardiology GPCert. We have also invested in laparoscopic surgical equipment and are expanding our in-house services for orthopaedic surgeries, including TPLO.

The Perfect Location

Life in Strathaven is charming and offers a perfect balance of history and modern living. With attractions like Strathaven Castle, the award-winning Strathaven Park, and excellent schools, Strathaven is an ideal place to live and thrive. Plus, Glasgow is just a short drive away, providing easy access to the city's amenities. As a team, we value social connection, participating in events like the Strathaven Raft Race and hosting informal get-togethers.

Working Hours

We offer a flexible working environment with 35 to 40 hours per week, the option of a 4- or 5-day workweek, and 1:4 Saturday mornings as part of the working hours. We are open to varying shift patterns to accommodate your needs.

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 base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave 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 24 hours paid
• 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