Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join MBM Vets’ dedicated Small Animal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll be working across three modern, well-equipped practices based in Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline—all within the beautiful Ayrshire region, close to the coast with easy access to Glasgow and Central Scotland.

The role offers genuine flexibility: up to 40 hours per week structured across four or five days, depending on your preference. Your only Saturday commitment is a straightforward 1 in 4 rota covering 8:30am to 1:00pm—no night shifts, no on-call duties, and no out-of-hours responsibilities. The practice is genuinely open to part-time arrangements and alternative working patterns if that suits your lifestyle better.

Ayrshire itself is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for equine sports, cycling, hill-walking, water activities, and golf—ideal if you’re looking to escape the hustle without sacrificing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard patient care within the small animal clinics, supporting a team of 20 veterinary surgeons including certificate holders in Cardiology and Surgery
• Contribute to in-house medical and surgical services, with seamless referral pathways for complex cases
• Work collaboratively with 16 fellow RVNs and 4 Animal Nursing Assistants across the three sites
• Participate in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–1:00pm)
• Support the practice’s commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement programmes

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Compassionate, motivated, and dedicated approach to nursing care
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Leave: 6.8 weeks annual leave plus additional leave for your birthday
• CPD & Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave (pro rata), access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, Certificate Support, research funding opportunities, and participation in Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programmes
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay), Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Pension: 5% employee/3% employer contribution
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits (reward gateway with discounts and cashback), discounted staff pet care
• Salary: Up to £31,054 depending on experience

About the Practice

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, forward-thinking practice rooted in over a century of Ayrshire veterinary tradition. Born from the 2014 merger of McKenzie Bryson & Marshall (founded 1913) and Barr & MacMillan (established 1957), the group now operates three modern facilities across Kilmarnock, Beith, and Mauchline. Each site has been thoughtfully upgraded with purpose-built extensions and contemporary surgical facilities, including a dedicated equine clinic with in-patient areas.

The practice employs 20 veterinary surgeons, 16 RVNs, 4 ANAs, and 14 reception staff, delivering comprehensive small animal, equine, and farm animal services. The team includes specialists in Cardiology and Surgery, with others pursuing further qualifications in Surgery and Internal Medicine. MBM is part of IVC Evidensia (Mars Veterinary Health), giving access to academy training and referral networks whilst maintaining its independent, community-focused ethos and traditional values.