Registered Veterinary Nurse

Southdown Veterinary Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role offers a full-time position with responsibilities including monitoring anaesthesia, providing in-patient care, and assisting with consultations. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. This position provides opportunities for ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

RCVS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

50% off pet care services

Up to 33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.
• Experience in monitoring anaesthesia and in-patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia during procedures.
• Provide in-patient care for medical and surgical patients.
• Assist in medication dispensary and stock ordering.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Monitoring anaesthesia

In-patient care

Nurse consultations

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: West End Vets (Tollcross, Edinburgh)
Contract: Full time (40 hours per week)
Practice Type: First Opinion

Salary up to £30,000 dependent on experience.

This role is on a rota basis, the role is Monday to Friday and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm). Mostly based at Tollcross but may need to cover a shift at our branch practice in Morningside.

About CVS

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you\'ll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients\' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Caring isn\'t just a job—it's in our nature.

We put our people first—because when you\'re supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you\'ll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you\'re looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at West End Vets

West End Vets is a small animal practice with a passionate team of 5 vets, 3 nurses, and 4 receptionists. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. We have two small animal practices in Tollcross and Morningside in the beautiful historic city of Edinburgh.

About you

We\'re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, you will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition—ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The role will involve

• Monitoring anaesthesia
• In-patient care (dealing with medical and surgical patients)
• Assisting in dispensary medication and stock ordering
• Nurse consultations
• Lab work (urinalysis, blood work, etc.)

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That\'s why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you\'ll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPetfood, and medications

Join us at CVS

We\'re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.