Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll be at the heart of patient care at Market Cross Veterinary Clinic—a well-established small animal practice in Dalkeith that’s been delivering quality clinical services since 2003. As a nursing team member, you’ll spend your days monitoring patient health, supporting surgical and medical recoveries, and providing the reassurance both patients and their owners need. Every day will bring something different, from anaesthetic management to nurse-led consultations.

This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) with a friendly, knowledgeable team that clearly takes their teaching role seriously—the practice actively trains nursing students, so there’s a real culture of learning and mentorship built in. You’ll have access to impressive facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, video endoscopy, and dedicated surgical suites for soft tissue, orthopaedic and ocular procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage anaesthetics and provide nursing support to medical and surgical patients throughout their care journey
• Conduct nurse-led consultations and take ownership of patient monitoring and recovery
• Support all aspects of clinical work as part of the team, ensuring high standards of patient care and outcomes
• Maintain practice facilities and quality standards to ensure the best possible environment for patient care
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and patients—building strong, trusting relationships
• Take advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities, growing your skills within a supportive structure
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming and friendly team culture

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification (RCVS registered)
• Passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to practice culture

Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with access to Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library and funded advanced training
• Excellent nursing career progression pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday per year with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
• Access to Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support and personal mentoring
• Monthly line-manager check-ins and comprehensive wellbeing support

About the Practice

Market Cross Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal practice located in Dalkeith, Edinburgh, serving the community since 2003. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, video endoscopy, and dedicated surgical theatres for soft tissue, orthopaedic and ocular surgery. The practice is part of CVS Group, one of the UK’s largest veterinary healthcare providers.

The team takes pride in being a nursing training practice with a genuine commitment to developing talent. The culture is friendly, knowledgeable and focused on the health and wellness of every patient. CVS supports the practice through central expert teams in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement, plus a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund for facility enhancements.