Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position is based at Nithsdale Vets, a two-site small animal practice serving Dumfries and Thornhill in southwest Scotland. You'll work Monday to Friday with a shared weeknight and weekend on-call rota, typically working 4 to 4.5-day weeks. Weekend on-call duties include Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Both practice sites are equipped to a high standard, offering you exposure to a wide and varied caseload across medical and surgical cases. The practice invests in modern clinical equipment including DR digital X-ray, a new in-house IDEXX laboratory suite, ultrasound machines, dental units with digital radiography, multiparameter and blood pressure monitors, flexible endoscopy, and tonometry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient and inpatient nursing care
• Monitor anaesthesia and assist with surgical procedures
• Run nurse clinics and provide preventative healthcare advice
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Support veterinary surgeons with diagnostics and laboratory procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients and support the wider practice team

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
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 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
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression to Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles

About the Practice

Nithsdale Vets is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice is built on values of care, community, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to supporting team development and wellbeing.

The two-site operation in Dumfries and Thornhill provides first opinion small animal care with modern clinical facilities and an experienced, collaborative team. The practice offers clear progression routes and invests in team learning and development.