Registered Veterinary Nurse

Woodside Veterinary Group, Torphins, Torphins, Scotland At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, were trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Woodside Vets on a full-time basis. We are also offering a £2000 welcome bonus to support you in your new role. Woodside Vets are a welcoming mixed practice with three branches situated in the heart of Royal Deeside. This role will be based at our main practice in Torphins. A practice that values the nursing team, with opportunities to expand skills through nurse consultations, CPD and additional areas of interest. Being part of a long-established rural practice means building strong relationships with clients and their animals over time. Exposure to diagnostics, surgery, inpatient care, preventative healthcare and a wide range of procedures. Our team currently comprises of 8 Vets, 5 Nurses, and 11 Support staff. One nurse holds a certificate in nutrition and another just finishing a certificate in surgical nursing. We do take students so Clinical Coach would be an advantage but happy to support training. How You’ll Make a Difference As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice. Working Pattern * 37.5 hours per week * Working 4 or 5 days per week * No OOH or on-call duties General Responsibilities * Nurse clinics * Theatre work * Supporting with diagnostics and imaging * Inpatient care You Might Be a Great Fit If... We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring: * Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS * Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing * Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues * Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively * A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: * A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment * Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice * Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy * Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways * Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams * A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team * 6.8 weeks annual leave * Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance * Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service * Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service * Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay * Private Medical Insurance * Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme * £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave * RCVS and VDS fees covered * Discounted veterinary care * Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers J-18808-Ljbffr