
Join a supportive two-site small animal practice where you'll develop nursing skills across a wide range of medical and surgical cases, with modern facilities and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing.
Shared weeknight and weekend on-call rota. Weekend on-call duties include Saturday work 9:00am to 2:00pm. Current rota typically 4 to 4.5-day working weeks.
This full-time registered veterinary nurse position is based at Nithsdale Vets, a two-site small animal practice serving Dumfries and Thornhill in Scotland. You'll be part of a collaborative clinical team delivering high-quality nursing care to a diverse caseload, working Monday to Friday with a shared weeknight and weekend on-call rota (typically 4 to 4.5-day working weeks). Weekend on-call duties include Saturday work from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Both practice sites are well-equipped with modern clinical facilities including digital X-ray, IDEXX laboratory equipment, ultrasound machines, dental units with X-ray capability, multiparameter monitors, and flexible endoscopy. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills across medical, surgical, and preventative care nursing.
Nithsdale Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's leading veterinary care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice operates two sites in Thornhill and Dumfries, both equipped to high clinical standards with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities. The team is committed to delivering excellent clinical care and supporting staff wellbeing through career development opportunities and a values-led, collaborative culture.