Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Join our friendly, forward-thinking team at a 3-branch small animal practice based on the outskirts of beautiful Edinburgh. We’re currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at our Musselburgh branch in a permanent, full-time role (part-time hours also considered).
About Us
We’re a supportive and sociable team, made up of 11 RVNs, 14 vets, and 10 admin staff. From pub quizzes to waterpark days, we love organising regular team events and enjoy a workplace culture that’s as much about friendship as it is about professional excellence.
Our purpose-built clinic is well-equipped with:
* Digital and dental x-ray
* Ultrasound and endoscopy
* Facilities for laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic procedures
We are a nurse training practice, and we are committed to nurturing and developing our nursing team.
Your New Role
As part of our nursing team, your role will be varied and rewarding. You’ll be responsible for providing post-operative and in-patient care, monitoring anaesthetics and sedations, and preparing surgical suites and patients for procedures. Your day may also include conducting nurse consultations, carrying out radiography and ultrasonography, and ensuring the care and maintenance of clinical equipment. Laboratory duties and infection control are part of our high standards of patient care, and you’ll also provide occasional holiday cover at our other branches.
Working Hours
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, helping to support a healthy work-life balance. Our opening hours are 8am–8pm. You will also participate in a 1 in 5 weekend rota with time off in lieu.
About You
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. Whether you're an experienced RVN or a new graduate, you'll be fully supported within our nurturing environment.
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
* 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
Gordon Vets, Musselburgh
111 Market St, Musselburgh, Musselburgh, EH21 6PZ, 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.
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