Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on a part-time basis.

We are a friendly, well-established small animal practice set in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside. Our experienced team includes 3 senior vets, 4.7 FTE nurses, 3 VCAs, and 4 dedicated reception staff, all working together to provide high-quality patient care.

Our main practice in Laurencekirk is equipped with excellent facilities, including infusion pumps, patient warmers, multiparameter monitors, SpO₂ monitoring, digital dental and X-ray systems, as well as both rigid and flexible endoscopy. We also have blood pressure monitoring available in both consult and surgical settings.

The practice features two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, ICU and isolation units, along with separate wards for cats and dogs, ensuring a calm and comfortable environment for all our patients.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

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.

This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week split over 2 days (Monday-Friday). There will be no weekends or out of hours duties. We are open to discussing different working patterns.

• Nurse consults
• Theatre work
• Lab work
• Inpatient care

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Please note as this is a part-time position, all benefits may be subject to pro-rata.*

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