Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Robson Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly, well-established small animal practice in Laurencekirk, nestled in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside. This is a genuinely flexible part-time role working 20 hours per week across 2 days (Monday–Friday only), with no weekends or out-of-hours duties required—making it ideal if you’re looking for a better work-life balance without compromising on clinical variety.

You’ll be part of a collaborative clinical team comprising 3 senior vets, 4.7 FTE nurses, 3 VCAs, and 4 reception staff, all committed to delivering high-quality first opinion care. The practice is exceptionally well-resourced, with two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, ICU and isolation units, separate wards for cats and dogs, plus diagnostic equipment including infusion pumps, patient warmers, multiparameter monitors, SpO₂ monitoring, digital dental and X-ray systems, and both rigid and flexible endoscopy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing consults and provide direct patient care under veterinary supervision
• Theatre nursing across a variety of medical and surgical cases
• Laboratory work and diagnostic support
• Inpatient care and monitoring, including ICU and isolation unit management
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and wider team to maintain clinical standards
• Support ongoing development of patient care protocols within the practice

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• 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 effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-orientated mindset with enthusiasm for delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• 6.8 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: 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 for professional development
• Certificate support and funding for ongoing learning
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and cashback with participating retailers
• Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles; opportunities to become clinical supervisors, mentors, or certificate holders
• Note: As this is a part-time position, all benefits are subject to pro-rata adjustment.

About the Practice

Robson Vets is a friendly, well-established small animal practice set in the heart of Aberdeenshire. The main practice in Laurencekirk is comprehensively equipped with modern facilities including two surgical theatres, dedicated dental suite, ICU and isolation units, and a full range of diagnostic equipment to support excellence in patient care.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to building careers without limits, supporting clinicians to make greater clinical impact, access wider career opportunities, and play an active role in their professional communities through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing.