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

MBM Vets; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Scotland is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves providing nursing care for small animals, supporting the clinical team, and participating in a Saturday morning rota. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Work-life balance initiatives

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
• Focus on career development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for small animals as part of the Small Animal team.
• Support the clinical team with animal welfare and patient monitoring.
• Collaborate with colleagues for high standards of patient care.
• Participate in the Saturday morning rota.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Compassionate and motivated

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for small animals as part of the Small Animal team.
• Support the clinical team with animal welfare, patient monitoring, and perioperative care as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high standards of patient care and contribute to clinical excellence.
• Participate in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 1:00pm); no out-of-hours or on-call duties.
• Work across MBM Vets’ three sites (Kilmarnock, Beith, Mauchline) as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
• Compassionate, motivated, and dedicated with a focus on career development.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working hours with up to 40 hours per week, four or five days, and part-time options available.
• Competitive base salary up to £31,054 DOE.
• Work-life balance initiatives and wellbeing benefits including enhanced family-friendly policies and private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme and staff discounts on pet care.
• 6.8 weeks annual leave plus additional leave for your birthday.
• Development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, CPD allowance, and access to Vetlexicon.

About MBM Vets

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established practice in Ayrshire with branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith, providing small animal, equine, and farm animal services. The team includes 20 veterinary surgeons and 16 registered veterinary nurses, supported by animal nursing assistants and reception staff. The practice offers comprehensive care with strong links to referral centres for complex cases and supports a healthy work-life balance.