Registered Veterinary Nurse

Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland

Primary Care - Vet Nurse – Small Animal /

Links Veterinary Group, Haddington [1241] /

On-site

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Links Veterinary Group on a full-time basis.

Based primarily at our purpose-built hospital in Haddington, you'll have access to fantastic facilities including:

* Two fully equipped operating theatres
* Dedicated dental suite and imaging suite
* Separate cat and dog wards
* Isolation kennel
* Dedicated nurse consultation room
* In House Laboratory

You'll also have opportunities to work across our branch practices throughout East Lothian, offering further variety and the chance to build relationships with clients and colleagues across the wider group.

One of the things we're particularly proud of is our dedicated out-of-hours team of vets and nurses. Having a permanent night team means our patients benefit from true continuity of care, allowing more comprehensive case work-ups, closer monitoring of hospitalised patients, and improved follow-up of complex cases. For our day team nurses, this means seeing cases progress, achieving better clinical outcomes, and experiencing greater professional satisfaction.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

* Full-time: 40 hours per week
* Shift pattern: Rota-based, with start times varying between 7:00am and 11:30am
* Working days: 8-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch break
* Weekend rota: 1 in 8 weekends, working Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am–7:00pm, with TOIL
* OOH: No out-of-hours work

General Responsibilities

Our nurses are actively involved in all aspects of patient care, working across a range of roles including:

* Theatre Nurse
* Consulting Nurse
* Inpatient Nurse
* Ward Nurse
* Prep Nurse

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

* Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing

* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues

* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively

* A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

* A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

*Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice

*Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy

* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways

* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.8 weeks' annual leave

* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance

* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service

* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme

* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

* RCVS and VDS fees covered

* Pension scheme

* Discounted veterinary care

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £33,000 per annum

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