Registered Veterinary Nurse

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Easter Ross Vets on a full‑time basis.

Easter Ross Vets is well‑equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, enabling us to care for a wide range of cases efficiently and compassionately. From routine check‑ups to emergency presentations, we treat every patient as if they were our own.

We continually strive for improvement and value client feedback to ensure we’re providing the best service possible. Our emergency care is supported 24/7 through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first‑opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

You’ll work 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with no out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties. At present there are no weekend shifts, though these may be introduced in the future.

• Nurse clinics
• Inpatient care
• Theatre and anaesthesia support
• Dispensary duties

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

• 6.8 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you – including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Up to £30,800 per annum DOE

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