Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Inshes Veterinary Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their busy first-opinion small animal practice in Inverness. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours across five days, Monday to Friday—no out-of-hours commitments. You'll be based in the heart of the Highlands, ideally situated for outdoor pursuits and within easy reach of the Cairngorm National Park and northern Scotland's stunning landscapes. You'll work alongside a strong clinical team consisting of 7 full-time and 2 part-time vets, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and a Veterinary Care Assistant, all supported by a comprehensive admin team. The practice operates two theatres and a prep room equipped with modern, safe anaesthetics. This is a collaborative environment where qualified nurses monitor all major operations, and there's a clear emphasis on high clinical standards combined with compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to first-opinion patients and support excellent client experiences
• Manage in-patient care across the practice
• Assist in theatre, dental, and diagnostic procedures
• Perform anaesthetic monitoring and Schedule 3 procedures
• Conduct nurse consultations and take clinical responsibility for a range of cases
• Assist with laparoscopic procedures and laboratory work
• Support and mentor Student Veterinary Nurses through their training
• Contribute to clinical standards and ongoing development of patient care within the practice

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
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• Salary: up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• 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
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
• Certificate support and RCVS/VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, or clinical supervisory positions
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues

About the Practice

Inshes Veterinary Centre is a busy first-opinion small animal practice committed to delivering very high standards of veterinary care by combining up-to-date knowledge and modern methods with compassionate and common-sense approaches. The practice operates two theatres and a prep room equipped with modern, safe anaesthetics, with all major operations monitored by a Qualified Veterinary Nurse or experienced trainee. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to building careers without limits, supporting staff to make clinical impact, access career opportunities, and play active roles in their professional communities through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing.