Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group UK; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted pet products and services

Employee Assistance Programme

Save as You Earn scheme

Voluntary Private Medical insurance

Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans

Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym memberships

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Falkirk is looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join their team. In this full-time role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to various patients, assist veterinarians during procedures, and mentor peers. The ideal candidate must be RCVS registered or equivalent and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Benefits include discounted pet services and a supportive work environment. This opportunity is perfect for candidates looking to develop their clinical skills in a welcoming team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered or equivalent.
• A passion for animal care and welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Assist Vets during surgical and medical procedures.
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post‑surgery.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Mentor and support peers.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice.
• Support and run nursing clinics.

Skills

RCVS registration or equivalent

Passion for animal care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Polmont and Grangemouth Vets

Salary: Up to £30,000 contingent on experience plus benefits

Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

In this role, you will:

• Provide high‑quality nursing care to a variety of patients
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post‑surgery
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Mentor and support your peers
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including inventory management and client communication
• Support and run nursing clinics

You’ll bring …

• Must be RCVS registered or equivalent
• A passion for animal care and welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

Why us?

Polmont and Grangemouth vets have been a part of the surrounding community for many years and strive to be a practice that understands its clients and patients needs. Polmont is a modern, purpose‑built facility, we have a huge array of facilities to enable us to provide the very best in animal care.

We are constantly investing in our practices, which enables us to keep up with the latest and greatest in pet health while also prioritising a well‑managed diary and positive culture.

We are passionate about animal care and making sure your pets receive the best possible veterinary healthcare. Team engagement and regular team/practice meetings where everyone is actively encouraged to contribute are an important part of the role and the practice success.

We are a sociable and welcoming team, the practices are situated centrally between Edinburgh & Glasgow with good transport links.

As part of our mission to be the employer of choice within the Veterinary industry, if you wish to develop your clinical skills CVS are happy to support this. We have recently launched our Nursing Career Pathway.

Hours and salary

This role offers 30‑40 hours a week.

The practice opening hours are between 8am–6:30pm Monday to Friday and 08:30am–12pm on Saturday. Our out‑of‑hours cover is provided by E‑Vets.

Benefits

• Discounted pet products and services
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are our strongest asset and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Save as You Earn scheme
• Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
• Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans
• Annualised hours contract
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Gym memberships

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industry

Veterinary