Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Overview

MBM Veterinary Group is pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal team on a full-time or part-time basis. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We provide a supportive working environment, opportunities for career development, and a genuine commitment to promoting work-life balance.

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, independently run practice based in Ayrshire, with three branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith. We offer a wide range of veterinary services across small animal, farm, and equine sectors. Our facilities include digital and dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, ultrasound with colour Doppler, endoscopy, ECG, electrocautery, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory for diagnostic tests.

We host a Vets Now out-of-hours service for on-site care during certain periods.

You will be involved in all aspects of small animal nursing, including consultations, surgical support, inpatient care, emergency triage, and reception duties. We are particularly interested in candidates who are confident in running nurse-led clinics and can contribute to client education and preventative health services. Client communication should be clear, compassionate, and professional throughout the animal’s care. You will be encouraged to pursue CPD aligned with RCVS guidelines, with full support from the practice to develop areas of clinical interest.

A smart and professional appearance and a commitment to excellent service are expected.

Full-time: 40 hours per week or part-time: 20 hours per week. Full-time can be worked over 4 or 5 days. Part-time structure is open to discussion. The role includes participation in a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 1:00pm) with no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities.

• Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave for birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £31,054 DOE

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Experience in small animal nursing preferred
• Ability to run nurse-led clinics and contribute to client education
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards of care