Veterinary Nurse

MedMatch Vets; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4- or 5-day working week

No out-of-hours commitments

Supportive team environment

Independent practice with strong nurse

Modern facilities

Great work-life balance

Job summary

MedMatch Vets in North East Scotland is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy, well-established independent practice. You will work across theatre, inpatient care, nurse consults, diagnostics and client education within a supportive clinical team.

The role focuses on small animal nursing within a larger mixed practice, offering flexible patterns, no out-of-hours, and opportunities to develop your nursing skills in a thriving, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Demonstrated passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• Strong communication and client care skills; works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Surgical and theatre nursing.
• Inpatient care and monitoring.
• Nurse consultations.
• Laboratory diagnostics.
• Radiography.
• Client communication and education.
• Supporting the wider veterinary team.
• Maintaining high clinical standards and patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Client care

Organized/proactive

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy, well established independent practice in North East Scotland.

This role offers the opportunity to become part of a supportive and experienced clinical team within a thriving practice that continues to experience exceptionally high demand and maintains a waiting list for new clients.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied nursing role, working across theatre, inpatient care, nurse consults, diagnostics, and client education while being encouraged to fully utilise their nursing skills.

The position is based within a larger mixed practice environment, although the role itself is focused on small animal nursing.

About the Practice

You will be joining a large and experienced team, including:

• 12 Veterinary Surgeons
• Registered Veterinary Nurses
• Dedicated support and reception teams

The practice operates across two well-equipped sites and has built a loyal and growing client base through its commitment to delivering high standards of patient and client care.

Facilities include:

• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory with same-day diagnostics
• Dedicated surgical theatre
• Modern anaesthetic monitoring equipment
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Advanced diagnostic equipment including cytology and imaging
• Excellent inpatient care facilities

The practice also provides a comprehensive emergency service supported by an experienced clinical team.

Working Pattern

• 5-day week (4-day week also available)
• Flexible working options considered
• 1 in 6 Saturday mornings (until 1pm)
• No out-of-hours commitments
• No on-call requirements

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care
• Confident across all aspects of general nursing duties
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Organised, proactive, and positive approach
• Keen to continue developing clinical skills and interests

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical and theatre nursing
• Inpatient care and monitoring
• Nurse consultations
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Radiography
• Client communication and education
• Supporting the wider veterinary team
• Maintaining high clinical standards and patient care

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 – £37,500 DOE
• Flexible 4 or 5-day working week
• 1 in 6 Saturday mornings only
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Varied and busy caseload
• Independent practice with strong nursing involvement
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Strong focus on work-life balance

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN looking to join a thriving independent practice where nursing skills are valued, clinical standards are high, and teamwork is at the heart of everything they do. The role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to develop within a supportive and experienced veterinary team.