Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is an RVN role with real clinical variety and a rota designed around work life balance. The standard pattern is a 4 day week of 36 hours, with options for 3 or 5 days, plus 1 in 8 weekends covering Saturday and Sunday.

You will be hands on every day, supporting inpatient care, diagnostics, radiography, dental procedures, client education and clinical decision making. Nurses are encouraged to use Schedule 3 freedom, including minor surgery, and to build on interests such as consulting, ECC, surgical nursing, behaviour and nutrition.

The role is open to experienced nurses, newly qualified RVNs, and those who are soon to qualify and waiting on OSCEs. Occasional night shifts may be available for anyone who wants additional emergency work, but there are no routine nights or on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on nursing support across inpatient care, diagnostics, radiography and dental procedures.
• Take part in client education and clinical decision making.
• Use Schedule 3 skills, including minor surgery.
• Rotate across the three branches in Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie and Arbroath.
• Run or support nurse-led clinics where appropriate.
• Contribute to care across a small animal practice with 24 hour in-house night cover provided by a dedicated night team.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification, or being close to qualifying.
• Suitable for experienced RVNs, newly qualified nurses, and candidates who are soon to qualify and waiting on OSCEs.
• Interest in delivering hands-on nursing and developing clinical skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple branches.

Benefits

• Salary up to £37,125 pro rata, depending on experience and whether you work 3, 4 or 5 days a week.
• Standard 4 day week of 36 hours, with 3 day and 5 day options available.
• 1 in 8 weekends, covering Saturday and Sunday.
• No routine nights or on-call.
• Occasional night shifts available for those who want emergency work experience.
• All overtime paid.
• 6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service every 4 years.
• Funded CPD and certificates.
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Staff discounts and wellbeing perks.
• Support with outstanding training costs from a current employer, where applicable.

About the Practice

Wallace Veterinary Centres is a family run independent practice that has cared for pets across Dundee and Angus for over 20 years. It has grown from a single site to three branches in Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie and Arbroath, with a team of around 60 and a strong one team culture.

The practice has also been awarded BVA Great Workplace Silver Accreditation. Its leadership includes four Head Nurses across the group and a clinical manager focused on development, performance and team wellbeing. The practice website is wallacevets.com.