Registered Veterinary Nurse – Out of Hours

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the night team at East Neuk Veterinary Clinic as a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting November 2025. You’ll be part of a specialist small animal orthopaedic referral hospital that receives complex cases from across Scotland—from routine procedures to challenging fractures and advanced surgical reconstructions.

Working a 3-week rotating rota (one week of nights Monday to Sunday, 8 PM to 8 AM, followed by two weeks off), you’ll provide inpatient care for post-operative patients, keep clients informed about their pets’ progress, and maintain the practice environment through cleaning and stock management. Your role sits within a welcoming team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons and 10 Veterinary Nurses, including two RCVS and European Specialist-qualified surgeons.

The practice is nestled in the charming coastal village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife, surrounded by picturesque beaches and local character, yet just an hour from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from Dundee—giving you access to city amenities when you want them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient nursing care to post-operative orthopaedic patients, including dogs and cats recovering from routine and complex procedures
• Monitor patient health status, manage pain relief, and keep owners informed of their pets’ recovery progress
• Maintain detailed nursing records and support the clinical team with surgical preparations
• Assist with cleaning, sterilisation, and stock management across the hospital
• Work collaboratively with the team of surgeons and fellow nurses to ensure evidence-based, affordable care

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in a surgical or inpatient nursing environment (desirable)
• Ability to work flexibly within a night-shift pattern
• Strong communication skills and empathy for both patients and clients
• Commitment to high-standard patient care and a collaborative team approach

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE, pro-rata
• CPD & Learning: £550 annual CPD allowance, 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata), access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online resource, and research funding opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Your birthday as a paid day off
• Family Support: Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay; Private Medical Insurance
• Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, non-accidental injury support
• Professional Fees: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Pension: 5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution
• Extras: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers), discounted staff pet care across IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

East Neuk Veterinary Clinic is an established specialist small animal orthopaedic referral hospital operating as part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice is renowned for providing evidence-based, affordable surgical care with expertise in orthopaedic reconstruction—managing everything from routine fracture plating to complex TPLO procedures and hip replacements using Arthrex, Synthes, CUE, Synacart, and Biometrix systems.

The clinic features state-of-the-art facilities including spacious operating theatres with multiparameter monitoring, DR X-ray, a new Siemens CT scanner, and ultrasound. The team comprises highly experienced clinicians: two surgeons hold RCVS and European Specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery, alongside numerous Certificate Holders and Advanced Practitioners. This is a practice where people matter—investment in staff development, wellbeing, and professional growth is central to the culture.