Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll be at the heart of patient care at Batchelor, Davidson & Watson, a welcoming first opinion small animal practice in Edinburgh. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week (flexible to part-time applications). You’ll work one in four Saturdays—the team operates Monday to Friday 8:30am–6:30pm, with Saturday shifts 8:30am–2:30pm. No solo charge here; you’ll be part of a supportive team of vets, nurses, PCAs, and receptionists who genuinely care about both patient welfare and colleague wellbeing.

Every day brings variety. You’ll monitor patients’ health, support their recovery, offer reassurance to worried owners, and maintain our facilities to the highest standard. Quality care is built on teamwork, and you’ll contribute to creating a positive, welcoming environment where everyone feels supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients across all aspects of clinical work
• Monitor patient health and support recovery outcomes as part of the clinical team
• Maintain practice facilities and cleanliness standards to ensure quality of care and best patient outcomes
• Support and mentor junior team members, including PCAs
• Communicate with confidence—both written and verbal—with colleagues, clients, and their pets
• Actively engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and supportive team culture

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the role
• Reliable, professional approach with attention to detail

Benefits

• Salary up to £34,000, depending on experience (up to £32,000 FTE DOE)
• RCVS registration fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with access to Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training
• Excellent nursing career progression pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday per year with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Health cash plan and enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions network
• Staff pet care discounts—50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
• Supportive working environment with regular line-manager check-ins and pastoral support

About the Practice

Batchelor, Davidson & Watson is an established small animal practice serving Edinburgh with a passionate team committed to outstanding patient care. The practice is part of CVS Group, which means you’ll benefit from corporate support in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, and finance, freeing your practice to focus on clinical excellence. The team regularly invests in practice facilities and improvements, so you’ll have access to excellent equipment and resources to deliver best-practice care.

The practice values its people. Wellbeing support is always available—from monthly check-ins with your manager to a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions and personal mentors across CVS. You’ll work in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone feels safe to speak up.