Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Easter Ross Vets is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their clinical team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a daytime-only role with no out-of-hours or on-call duties—you’ll work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days each week with no weekend shifts currently in place. The practice is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, giving you the tools to deliver excellent care across routine check-ups, emergency presentations, and everything in between. Emergency cover is supported 24/7 through their partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies, so you’re never managing crises alone.

Based in Invergordon, Easter Ross Vets is a family-run practice with three branches across the Easter Ross area (Alness, Invergordon, and Tain). The team is friendly, dedicated, and genuinely committed to putting patient and client needs first. You’ll be working alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and a wider practice team who value collaboration, continuous improvement, and going the extra mile.

As part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, you’ll have access to clear career pathways, ongoing learning support, and investment in your professional development—whether you aspire to senior nursing roles, referral work, leadership, or specialist qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to first opinion small animal cases across the practice
• Lead and support nurse clinics
• Provide inpatient care with attention to patient welfare and recovery
• Support theatre and anaesthesia procedures
• Manage dispensary duties
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons to maintain and develop clinical standards
• Build positive relationships with clients and contribute to excellent client experiences
• Take responsibility for your own professional development and reflect on practice improvements

Requirements

• 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 ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Confident, motivated approach to work and a genuine team player
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.8 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Professional Support: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours’ paid leave for professional development; RCVS and VDS fees covered; certificate support available
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Healthcare Cash Plan; employee wellbeing initiatives
• Family-Friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Scheme Benefits: Pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Other Perks: Discounted veterinary care; voluntary benefits with access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Career Development: Clear progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentor, or certificate holder roles

About the Practice

Easter Ross Vets is a family-run practice established and owned by Paco and Abigail since November 2007. Operating across three branches (Alness, Invergordon, and Tain), the practice has built a reputation for excellent customer care and going the extra mile for patients and their families. The team is committed to continuous improvement and adding new services to meet community needs.

The practice is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme, meaning it meets set standards and undergoes regular inspections. Easter Ross Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and team wellbeing so colleagues can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.