Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role involves caring for small animals and exotic referrals within a supportive team. You will handle consultations, surgeries, and emergency care, gaining valuable experience across various practice sites. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join a culture of collaboration and ensure the highest standards of veterinary care while developing your skills.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Access to discounts and cashback

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Dedicated and skilled in veterinary nursing with a focus on small animals.
• Ability to work across multiple practice sites and diverse cases.
• Experience in consultations, surgery, and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to small animals and exotic referrals.
• Work collaboratively in a close-knit veterinary team.
• Engage in ongoing education and professional development.

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

At Lawrie Vet Group, we are passionate about providing exceptional care to small animals and exotic referrals. As a close-knit, dedicated team, we believe in working together to deliver the best service for our patients and clients. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team, working across all of our practice sites. As a leading small animal practice with an established exotic referral service, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to a diverse range of patients.

Why Lawrie Vet Group?

At Lawrie Vet Group, we’re more than a veterinary practice, we’re a close-knit team dedicated to making a difference. With clinics in Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Laurieston (Healthy Pet Centre), and our brand-new site in Bo’ness, we provide outstanding care across everything from routine consultations to specialist exotic pet referrals (no exotic experience needed, we’ll help you learn!).

We believe in team spirit, lifelong learning, and a positive, supportive environment. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities and that’s exactly what makes our work so fulfilling.

What you'll be stepping into

In this role, you’ll gain valuable experience across both small animal care and exotic referrals, offering a diverse caseload that promotes professional growth. You'll be involved in consultations, surgery, and emergency care, allowing you to develop a broad skill set. With the opportunity to work across multiple practice locations, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment and exposure to a wide range of cases. Our supportive, close-knit team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, fostering collaboration, ongoing education, and a positive workplace culture where your expertise is appreciated.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position working 40 hours, working either 4 or 5 days per week. This is also a 1 in 3 weekend rota.

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

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Lawrie Veterinary Group, Falkirk

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.