About the Role
You'll be joining Jackson Vets, a newly relocated practice in Balfron that opened in October 2024. The practice is purpose-built with dedicated imaging, dental, and operating suites, plus separate dog and cat wards—everything designed for excellent patient care. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including Saturday mornings, with no out-of-hours commitment at the main practice (though you have the option to join Doune's OOH rota if you'd like extra experience).
Balfron itself offers the best of both worlds: rural charm with easy access to Glasgow's vibrant culture, plus stunning natural landscapes on your doorstep—the Trossachs and Loch Lomond are nearby for hiking, cycling, and water sports. The team is small, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct nurse consults and advise clients on aftercare and preventative health
- Assist veterinary surgeons during surgical procedures and monitor anaesthetics
- Provide in-patient care and monitoring
- Support clinical cleaning and sterilisation duties
- Work collaboratively with a small, experienced team across all clinical areas
Requirements
- Current RVN registration (or eligible to register with RCVS)
- Experience in small animal nursing (experience level not specified—apply if interested)
- Enthusiasm and a welcoming approach to clients and colleagues
Benefits
- Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- CPD & Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay); wellbeing initiatives
- Professional Support: VDS cover; RCVS fees covered
- Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
- Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility); voluntary benefits; discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
- Clinical Programmes: Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
About the Practice
Jackson Vets was established in 1985 and has been part of the Struthers & Scott group, which has cared for pets for over 50 years. The practice relocated to its current beautiful, modern premises in Balfron in October 2024—a purpose-built facility designed specifically for excellent veterinary care. The practice offers 24-hour emergency call-out services and has an experienced team of veterinary surgeons and support staff.
Part of IVC Evidensia, Jackson Vets operates with a philosophy of treating every animal as they would their own, providing excellent value, and being there when clients need them most. The team is small, welcoming, and genuinely invested in both patient care and colleague wellbeing.
