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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Links Veterinary Group, Haddington, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £34,000 DOE

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated and supportive team who will contribute to providing top-quality care to our patients. Our purpose-built veterinary hospital offers the perfect setting to grow your career and provide exceptional care to our patients.

Day to Day


Your day will involve a mix of inpatient care, consulting, and surgery in a busy first opinion practice with visiting and in-house specialists. You’ll have the opportunity to work across all clinical areas, collaborating closely with our veterinary and nursing teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Confidence and independence are important for working within our busy hospital and branch surgeries, although full training and ongoing support will be provided.

About Us


We are a busy, 24-hour small animal practice supported by a skilled and compassionate team of 17 veterinarians, 16 nurses, and dedicated reception and night staff. We take pride in our commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, actively encouraging further training and certification.

As a registered training practice, we regularly welcome students and enjoy the added expertise of specialist services, including ophthalmology and a weekly visiting orthopaedic vet who manages external referrals.

Our modern, fully equipped facility includes:
  • Three consultation rooms plus a dedicated nurse consulting room
  • A prep area, separate dental suite, and dedicated imaging and radiography rooms
  • Individual wards for cats, dogs, isolation, and observation

  • Working Hours


    This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, worked over 5 days. The role includes participation in a weekend rota (1 in 10) and only occasional out-of-hours cover to support sick provision.

    What We're Looking For


    We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to learning and professional development, and the confidence to work independently when needed.

    Because our people 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
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Your birthday as a paid day off

  • 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 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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    Links Veterinary Group, Haddington

    Alderston Field, Haldane Ave, EH41 3NQ, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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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