Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at MBM Vets on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a multi-site role, working across three Small Animal practices located in Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline. The role is part of IVC Evidensia.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the friendly and supportive team at MBM Vets. 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care for small animal patients and support clinicians in medical and surgical cases.
* Participate in a flexible rota up to 40 hours per week, structured over four or five days; 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 1:00pm).
* Work across MBM Vets’ three sites (Kilmarnock, Beith, Mauchline) as part of a collaborative team.
Team & Culture
* 24/7 team environment with dedicated Small Animal department.
* 20 Veterinary Surgeons (including certificate holders in Cardiology and Surgery) and 16 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 4 Animal Nursing Assistants and 14 Reception staff.
Benefits and Development
* Competitive base salary up to £31,054 DOE.
* Work-life balance: up to 40 hours per week with flexible patterns; part-time or alternative patterns considered.
* 6.8 weeks annual leave; additional leave for your birthday.
* Enhanced wellbeing policies (including private medical insurance, cycle to work, gym membership discounts) and maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers; pension 5% employee / 3% employer.
* CPD allowance (£550) with 24 hours paid leave pro rata; certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; opportunities for research funding.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
* RCVS fees and VDS cover as professional memberships.
Salary: £0 - £0 per year (Salary up to £31,054 DOE).
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