About Us
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
At Moray Coast Vet Group, we’re proud to be an independent, family-oriented and employee-owned practice where every team member is valued and has a voice in the way the practice progresses. We are a professional and skilled team with a great sense of humour, community and friendship. With our branches in Forres, Nairn, Lossiemouth, and Balloch, we’re deeply rooted in our community and are known for providing exceptional veterinary care with a friendly, down-to-earth approach.
Our supportive and collaborative team is at the heart of everything we do. Our 17 RVNs and 4 ACAs, and 1 student nurse work alongside a fantastic group of vets, practice managers, and receptionists. We believe in utilising our nurses’ skills to the fullest, and several of our team have gone on to complete additional qualifications and certificates. We love to nurture individual interests – for example, Michelle recently achieved her Anaesthesia Certificate and now uses her advanced skills every day in practice. So, if you’re considering pursuing a certificate, you can be confident we’ll support you all the way.
We are an RCVS-accredited practice, and our facilities include in-house blood machines, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, laser therapy, and scopes (bronchoscope and gastroscope). We even benefit from a visiting CT service at our Forres branch.
The Moray Coast
Life on the Moray Coast offers something truly special, from stunning beaches and scenic walks to cycling, climbing, and open-water swimming. Many of the team love making the most of the outdoors together – whether that’s braving the cold water, heading out for a hike, or winding down with a beach stroll after work. We often organise group walks, cycles, and activities, so you’ll never be short of a buddy for your next adventure. Our team also puts that same energy into regularly organising fundraisers, and we’ve raised impressive amounts for various charities over the years.
About the Role
You’ll be a caring and proactive qualified RVN who thrives on being hands-on, enjoys variety, and wants to make the most of your skills. Teamwork is important to us, so you’ll be friendly, approachable, and supportive, with a willingness to pitch in and (hopefully) a sense of humour to match ours!
This is a full-time role with the option of:
* A 4-day / 36-hour week, with a fixed day off each week, or
* A 5-day / 40-hour week
We proudly provide our own out-of-hours care for inpatients, giving you the chance to follow cases through and build truly rewarding relationships with patients and clients. Our shared on-call rota is designed to be fair and manageable:
* 1:15 weeknights
* 1:8 weekends – either as the primary nurse (working Saturday and Sunday), or as backup (working Saturday and then on call for the rest of the weekend).
We’re flexible about location for this role, so depending on your preferences, you can be based at either our Forres or Nairn branch, or mainly at Forres with occasional work at our Nairn and Lossiemouth branches if you’d prefer the variety.
What We’re Offering
* A salary of £28,697.29 to £32,469.40, depending on experience
* Any overtime from on-call is paid in addition
* Choice of 4- or 5-day week
* 6 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* Generous, flexible CPD budget (with support up to certificate level)
* Employee discount
* A supportive, social team who love to make the most of our beautiful surroundings
If you’re looking for a role where your nursing skills will be fully valued, your professional growth encouraged, and your work-life balance supported, we’d love to hear from you!