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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Easter Ross Vets, Tain, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £30,800 DOE

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Registered Veterinary Nurse – Easter Ross Vets, Invergordon

Salary: Up to £30,800 DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week (4 or 5 days), no OOH or on-call


Are you an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in one of the most beautiful parts of the Highlands? Easter Ross Vets is seeking an RVN who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and eager to be part of a supportive and community-focused practice.

About the Role


As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality clinical care. Your daily responsibilities will be varied and rewarding, including:

  • Inpatient care
  • Theatre and anaesthesia support
  • Pharmacy management
  • Nurse consultations

  • You’ll work 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with no out-of-hours or on-call duties. At present there are no weekend shifts, though these may be introduced in the future. We pride ourselves on offering excellent work-life balance while maintaining exceptional standards of veterinary care.

    About Us


    Easter Ross Vets is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, enabling us to care for a wide range of cases efficiently and compassionately. From routine check-ups to emergency presentations, we treat every patient as if they were our own.

    We continually strive for improvement and value client feedback to ensure we’re providing the best service possible. Our emergency care is supported 24/7 through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.

    A Beautiful Place to Live and Work


    Situated just north of Inverness, our Invergordon practice is surrounded by breath taking Highland scenery and steeped in rich Pictish history. Whether you enjoy hillwalking, water sports, or exploring charming historical towns, you’ll find plenty to love in this vibrant and welcoming region.

    Why Join Easter Ross Vets?


  • Community-centred practice with branches in Invergordon, Tain, and Alness
  • Strong integration with local clients and surrounding towns
  • Easy access to Inverness Airport and city amenities
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

  • About You


    We’re looking for a qualified and fully registered RVN who is committed to excellence in patient care and clinical service. A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for nursing are essential.

    Because our employee’s matter


    We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

    Work-life balance

  • 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
  • Certificate Support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Easter Ross Vets, Tain

    7 St. Duthus Street, Tain, IV19 1AL, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Farm animals

    Equine

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Bethany Baker

    bethany.baker@ivcevidensia.com