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

MBM Veterinary Group - Kilmarnock; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Kilmarnock seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role emphasizes flexibility, team collaboration, and commitment to exceptional patient care. Benefits include competitive salary, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance with paid leave

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Pension contributions

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with a focus on small animals.
• Compassionate and motivated to support animal care.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Dedication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

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 100’s of retailers

* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

* Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £31,054 DOE