Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Kernow Vet Group; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kilmarnock is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their Small Animal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role offers a compassionate work environment with flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include ample annual leave, medical insurance, and a CPD allowance. Candidates can also seek part-time hours. This is a great opportunity for dedicated individuals to enhance their veterinary career.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in small animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Small Animal team for comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota.

Skills

Compassionate nurse

Motivated

Dedicated

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the friendly and supportive team at MBM Vets on a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated nurse to join our Small Animal team. In return, we offer excellent clinical support, a strong focus on career development, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

This is a multi-site role, working across our three Small Animal practices located in Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline.

About MBM Vets

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, forward-thinking practice situated in the scenic region of Ayrshire, close to the coast and with convenient transport links to Glasgow and Central Scotland. With branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith, we provide comprehensive small animal, equine, and farm animal services across a wide geographical area.

Ayrshire offers an outstanding quality of life, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for equine sports, cycling, hill-walking, water activities, and golf.

Our Team & Culture

You will be joining a dedicated and experienced Small Animal team, currently comprising:

• 20 Veterinary Surgeons, including certificate holders in Cardiology and Surgery, and others pursuing further qualifications in Surgery and Internal Medicine.
• 16 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 4 Animal Nursing Assistants and 14 Reception staff.

We are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and clinical excellence, offering a wide range of medical and surgical services in-house, with strong links to referral centres for complex cases.

Flexible Working That Fits Your Lifestyle

We are pleased to offer a flexible approach to working hours to support a healthy work-life balance. This role offers up to 40 hours per week, which can be structured over four or five days, depending on your preference. The position also includes participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 1:00pm), with no out-of-hours or on-call duties. We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time hours or alternative working patterns to accommodate individual needs and commitments.

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
• Additional leave for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

MBM Vets, Kilmarnock

21 Hill Street, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock, KA3 1HF, United Kingdom

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.