Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location:

Riverside Vets (Livingston, Armadale, Bathgate) (Scotland)

Salary:
Up to £30,000 depending on experience

Hours:

38 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am - 4:30pm)

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new role? If so, we want to hear from you!

• Provide high-quality nursing care to a variety of patients
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post-surgery
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Mentor and support your peers
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including inventory management and client communication
• Support and run nursing clinics

• Must be RCVS registered or equivalent
• A passion for animal care and welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

At Riverside Vets, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional veterinary care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to the well‑being of our patients and the satisfaction of our clients. Riverside Vets comprises three practice sites – Livingston, Bathgate and Armadale – each equipped with state‑of‑the‑art equipment to assess, assist and treat your pet where necessary. This role does require an RVN that can work across all three sites, which are within 25 minutes of each other.

We have an established and experienced team of approximately 40 employees across our sites, and our team is always on hand to give you any advice or information that you may require.

Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience plus benefits.

38.5 hours per week plus 1 in 4 Saturdays. (Monday to Friday shifts are 8:30am – 6:30pm, and Saturdays are 8:30am – 4:30pm). We are very flexible and open to discussing shift patterns.

We currently have nurses with or working on certificates and would consider supporting a certificate for the right candidate.

• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for further training and development, including leadership and management.
• Supportive Team Environment:
  Work alongside a friendly and dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for animal care.

Let us know, as we can discuss a relocation package allowance!

If you are interested in this role, please contact Practice Manager Mary Ward at  or our Talent Acquisition Specialist Grace on

If you are ready to join us today, click “Apply Now”.

There Are Many Opportunities And Pathways For Nurses Within Our Wider Group! If You Are Looking To Progress Into Leadership Or Management Within a Practice Or Perhaps Something Remote Based, We Can Support You. We Have Recently Launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” With The Aim Of Demonstrating Clear Career Progression For Nurses Across First Opinion, Referral And Equine Practices. You Can Have Lifelong Career Here, Regardless Of What Your Current Interest Is!  

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