Registered Veterinary Nurse

Welcome to Wallace Vets. A practice where you’re valued, can grow, and nursing really means nursing.

Are you an RVN who loves using your skills, being trusted as a clinical professional, and working in a genuinely friendly team? Looking for an independent practice that gives you freedom, balance, and support?

For over 20 years, we’ve been caring for pets across Dundee and Angus, growing from a single site to a thriving family-run independent practice with three branches in Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, and Arbroath. Our dedicated, experienced team of 60 ensures that, despite our size, we’ve kept a warm, one-team, family feel. Everyone knows everyone, supports each other, and everyone has a voice.

At Wallace Vets, we believe our RVNs are valued clinical professionals. That’s why we make sure you get to use all your skills and grow them too.

• Schedule 3 freedom – As well as your regular duties, we encourage freedom under Schedule 3, including minor surgery

• True clinical variety – With three branches, you’ll rotate across different sites (no fixed pattern; we tailor it to life and preferences). No two weeks look the same, unless you want them to

• Progression & support – Love consulting? ECC? Surgical nursing? Behaviour? Nutrition? We’ll support your interests. We encourage our nurses to run their own clinics and pursue further training or certificates

• Independent & agile – With one owner–director who still works clinically, decisions happen quickly, ideas are genuinely heard, and good changes can be put into action without delay

• A supportive nurse leadership team – We have four Head Nurses across the group, plus a clinical manager who focuses on developing people, supporting performance, and keeping the team happy

“I love working at Wallace Vets because it fits perfectly around my busy family life, and management are all so accommodating when things crop up. I love the team. I feel they really embrace everyone's quirks, and I can be unapologetically myself. On top of all of this, they have also encouraged and supported my own personal projects both with them and out of the company.”

Casey, RVN

“I've been part of the team for over 9 years, and I still look forward to coming to work every day. What I love most is the variety – no two days are ever the same, especially with different practices to work in. The team spirit is fantastic; we're always there to support each other and keep the mood light. And, of course, who wouldn't love cuddling cats and dogs as part of their job?

Plus, the management team is incredibly supportive. When I expressed interest in clinical coaching, they backed me all the way, and now I have the pleasure of mentoring a student in vet nursing.”
Stacey, RVN

We’re looking for a dedicated, proactive RVN who wants to make a real impact in patient care. Whether you’re experienced, newly qualified, or soon-to-qualify (finished your NPL and waiting on OSCEs), we can support you.

You’ll be hands-on every day, involved in inpatient care, diagnostics, radiography, dental procedures, client education, and clinical decision‑making. If you’re passionate about nursing, you’ll thrive here.

We want our RVNs to enjoy a genuine work‑life balance, with flexibility that fits your lifestyle—so you have time to spend with loved ones, pursue hobbies, or simply recharge.

• Standard 4‑day week (36 hours)—with options for 3‑ or 5‑day, because one size doesn’t fit all
• Balanced weekends
  —only 1‑in‑8 weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• No routine nights or on‑call
  —our dedicated night team covers 24/7 in‑house care. However, if you enjoy emergency work, occasional night shifts are available as an opportunity to get involved and develop additional skills

• Salary up to £32,000 (pro‑rata), depending on whether you work 3, 4, or 5 days a week
• All overtime is paid
• Flexibility wherever we can offer it
• 6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service (every 4 years)
• Funded CPD & certificates
• Paid RCVS & VDS fees
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts & wellbeing perks
• Options available for us to…