Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a multi-site role, working across our three Small Animal practices located in Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a long-established, forward-thinking practice situated in the scenic region of Ayrshire, close to the coast and with convenient transport links to Glasgow and Central Scotland. With branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith, we provide comprehensive small animal, equine, and farm animal services across a wide geographical area.

Ayrshire offers an outstanding quality of life, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for equine sports, cycling, hill-walking, water activities, and golf.

Our Team & Culture

You will be joining a dedicated and experienced Small Animal team, currently comprising:

• 20 Veterinary Surgeons, including certificate holders in Cardiology and Surgery, and others pursuing further qualifications in Surgery and Internal Medicine.
• 16 Registered Veterinary Nurses, supported by 4 Animal Nursing Assistants and 14 Reception staff.

We are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and clinical excellence, offering a wide range of medical and surgical services in-house, with strong links to referral centres for complex cases.

Flexible Working That Fits Your Lifestyle

We take a flexible approach to working hours and are committed to supporting a positive work–life balance. The role offers up to 40 hours per week, which can be worked over four or five days to suit your preferences. Participation in a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–1:00pm) is required, with no out-of-hours or on-call duties. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours or alternative working patterns.

Because our people matter

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
• Additional leave for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Contact

Any questions? Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]