Overview
DentalVets is a dedicated referral practice specialising in dentistry and oral surgery for dogs, cats, and zoo animals.
Our main operating room features three fully equipped bays, each with a heated dental table, dental X‑ray machine, processor, and patient monitoring equipment, allowing us to run multiple procedures simultaneously. We also have a dedicated sterile theatre for plating cases.
Based in Haddington, East Lothian, we are located just a short drive from the coast and within easy reach of Edinburgh. Our patients travel from across Scotland and the north of England.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Dental Referral Nurse you will deliver advanced nursing care within a specialist referral service, supporting the management of complex cases within dentistry.
You’ll work collaboratively within a team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision‑making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline.
As an RVN at DentalVets, you’ll be hands‑on with a wide range of advanced procedures – from blood sampling, complex anaesthesia, and dental radiography to charting, scaling and polishing, CBCT operation, and direct assistance during procedures. No two days are the same. Patient care remains at the heart of everything we do.
This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week over five days. There are no weekends, on‑call or out‑of‑hours with this role, enabling you to enjoy an excellent work‑life balance.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
* Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills.
* Experience working with complex medical or surgical cases in a referral or advanced‑care setting.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
* A commitment to evidence‑based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement.
How We’ll Support You
* A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads.
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles.
* Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth.
* A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer Our Team
Work‑life Balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave.
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service.
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your allowance.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
Development
* £550 CPD allowance per annum.
* 24 hours paid CPD leave.
* Certificate support.
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online veterinary encyclopaedia.
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover.
* RCVS fees.
Additional
* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme.
* Voluntary benefits – choose from a range of benefits to suit you.
* Discounted staff pet care.
* Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
Location
Apex House, Alderston Field, Haldane Ave, Haddington, EH41 3NQ, United Kingdom.
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
At IVC Evidensia we are 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 welcome applicants with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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