Registered Veterinary Nurse

Cvsvets; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Falkirk is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its team. This position offers a salary of up to £30,000, with 30-40 hours of work per week. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, assisting during procedures, monitoring recovery, and mentoring peers, among others. The role comes with various benefits including discounted pet services, a pension scheme, and support for clinical skills development. Candidates must be RCVS registered and possess strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Discounted pet products and services

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Save as you Earn scheme

Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme

Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans

Annualised hours contract

Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered or equivalent.
• A passion for animal care and welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures.
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post-surgery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Mentor and support peers.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice.
• Support and run nursing clinics.

Skills

Animal care and welfare

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

RCVS registration or equivalent

Job description

Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Polmont and Grangemouth Vets

Salary: Up to £30,000 dependant on experience plus benefits

Hours:30-40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new role? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have an opportunity to join our established team working across our 2 practices. You'll be joining a team that offers the chance to further your experience, develop a particular skill set, and work in a supportive environment.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to a variety of patients
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post-surgery
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Mentor and support your peers
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including inventory management and client communication
• Support and run nursing clinics

You'll bring…

• Must be RCVS registered or equivalent
• A passion for animal care and welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Why us?

Polmont and Grangemouth vets have been a part of the surrounding community for many years and strive to be a practice that understands its clients and patients needs. Polmont is a modern, purpose‑built facility, we have a huge array of facilities to enable us to provide the very best in animal care. We are constantly investing in our practices, which enables us to keep up with the latest and greatest in pet health while also prioritising a well‑managed diary and positive culture.

We are passionate about animal care and making sure your pets receive the best possible veterinary healthcare. Team engagement and regular team/practice meetings where everyone is actively encouraged to contribute are an important part of the role and the practice success.

We are a sociable and welcoming team, the practices are situated centrally between Edinburgh & Glasgow with good transport links.

As part of our mission to be the employer of choice within the Veterinary industry, if you wish to develop your clinical skills CVS are happy to support this. We have recently launched our Nursing Career Pathway. Watch our video to find out more about this: https://vimeo.com/907579490/1f7fab9f0c?share=copy

Hours and salary:

This role offers 30-40 hours a week.

The practice opening hours are between 8am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday and 08:30am - 12pm on Saturday. Our out-of-hours cover is provided by E‑Vets.

Along with an attractive FTE salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience, here are some of the benefits you will enjoy:

Benefits

• Discounted pet products and services
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are our strongest asset and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Save as you Earn scheme
• Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
• Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans
• Annualised hours contract
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Gym memberships · To read more about your CVS Career – click here!

For more information regarding the role, please contact Susan Easton at [e-mail] or Grace at [e-mail]. Alternatively, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.