Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia. Based at our RCVS accredited hospital in Loanhead with occasional branch work. We seek an enthusiastic, hard-working RVN who is passionate about delivering exceptional client and patient care.
We are a progressive small animal practice with four branches near Edinburgh, offering a varied caseload from routine procedures to advanced diagnostics and treatments, with 24-hour emergency and inpatient care at our Loanhead hospital.
Responsibilities
This diverse role involves a mix of consulting, surgery, diagnostics, and inpatient care. The position is primarily based at the Loanhead hospital, with occasional branch work. The successful candidate will integrate with a team dedicated to compassionate care and ongoing clinical development.
Rota pattern: full-time typically four days per week, with our own out-of-hours service and a rota including weekends (1:12) and night shifts (1:18). Flexible patterns can be discussed.
Team and Environment
Our team comprises 21 vets, 26 RVNs, supported by VCAs, receptionists, and admin staff. We emphasize a supportive, happy, and inclusive environment with regular team gatherings focused on clinical improvement, wellbeing, and social activities, including an annual Away Day.
Location and Facilities
Hospital equipment includes in-house blood analysers, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring, laparoscopic surgery, and training for new staff. We house specialists in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy, and chronic pain, with advanced services offered in orthopaedics, BOAS surgery, and chemotherapy where possible.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: up to £34,000 per annum DOE. Additional benefits include:
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, with holiday allowance increasing with length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies and private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, and wellbeing initiatives
* Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer
* CPD allowance (£550) with 24 hours paid, certificate support, and access to IVC Evidensia Academy
* VDS cover, RCVS fees, and research funding opportunities
* Pawsome Benefits and other staff discounts
Professional Development
Learning opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon access, infection prevention and control program, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status and eligibility to work in the UK. Interest in a varied caseload, team collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Locations of related roles
Positions include: Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (multiple locations in Scotland) and fixed-term contracts in Penicuik and other nearby towns.
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