Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

British Veterinary Association; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join MBM Vets in Kilmarnock on a 12-month contract. Candidates will work in a friendly environment focusing on compassionate care, with strong support for career development and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Additional leave for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance with paid leave

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in small animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team in a multi-site role across three practices.
• Deliver high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Dedication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the friendly and supportive team at MBM Vets on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated nurse to join our Small Animal team. In return, we offer excellent clinical support, a strong focus on career development, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

This is a multi-site role, working across our three Small Animal practices located in Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline.

About MBM Vets

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, forward-thinking practice situated in the scenic region of Ayrshire, close to the coast and with convenient transport links to Glasgow and Central Scotland. With branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith, we provide comprehensive small animal, equine, and farm animal services across a wide geographical area.

Ayrshire offers an outstanding quality of life, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for equine sports, cycling, hill-walking, water activities, and golf.

Our Team & Culture

You will be joining a dedicated and experienced Small Animal team, currently comprising:

• 20 Veterinary Surgeons, including certificate holders in Cardiology and Surgery, and others pursuing further qualifications in Surgery and Internal Medicine.
• 16 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 4 Animal Nursing Assistants and 14 Reception staff.

We are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and clinical excellence, offering a wide range of medical and surgical services in-house, with strong links to referral centres for complex cases.

Flexible Working That Fits Your Lifestyle

We are pleased to offer a flexible approach to working hours to support a healthy work-life balance. This role offers up to 40 hours per week, which can be structured over four or five days, depending on your preference. The position also includes participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 1:00pm), with no out-of-hours or on-call duties. We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time hours or alternative working patterns to accommodate individual needs and commitments.

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 leave for your birthday

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 with 24 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care