Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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Join our friendly, forward-thinking team at a 3-branch small animal practice based on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We’re currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at our Musselburgh branch in a permanent, full-time role (part-time hours also considered).

About Us We’re a supportive and sociable team, made up of 11 RVNs, 14 vets, and 10 admin staff. From pub quizzes to waterpark days, we love organising regular team events and enjoy a workplace culture that’s as much about friendship as it is about professional excellence.

• Digital and dental x-ray
• Ultrasound and endoscopy
• Facilities for laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic procedures

We are a nurse training practice, and we are committed to nurturing and developing our nursing team.

As part of our nursing team, your role will be varied and rewarding. You’ll be responsible for providing post-operative and in-patient care, monitoring anaesthetics and sedations, and preparing surgical suites and patients for procedures. Your day may also include conducting nurse consultations, carrying out radiography and ultrasonography, and ensuring the care and maintenance of clinical equipment. Laboratory duties and infection control are part of our high standards of patient care, and you’ll also provide occasional holiday cover at our other branches.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, helping to support a healthy work-life balance. Our opening hours are 8am–8pm. You will also participate in a 1 in 5 weekend rota with time off in lieu.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. Whether you re an experienced RVN or a new graduate, you ll be fully supported within our nurturing environment.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
• Voluntary benefits package with retailer discounts
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary:
Up to £32,000 DOE

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services