Job Description

Are you a keen RVN looking for new opportunities in a fantastic location?

Would you like to be part of a supportive team who understand the importance of a work-life balance?

Here at Oak Tree Vet Centre, we have an opportunity for you...


We're looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join us on a full or part-time basis. You'll be part of a supportive and friendly team of 4 vets, 3 RVNs and 2 SVNs to help us provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We are a 100% small animal practice in the West end of Edinburgh with a lovely client base and with easy access to the amenities of the city, lovely shops, cafes and the surrounding countryside. We're proud to be a nurse-training Practice with a great reputation in the area and have been established for over 25 years.

About us:

We are a hard-working, passionate team who have a strong focus on well-being, many of our team members have been with us for years. We pride ourselves in being friendly and approachable and looking out for each other is crucial! We also enjoy regular social outings together and ensure that a work-life balance is maintained.

The role:

We are looking for someone to help with our surgical caseload, look after our inpatients and participate in the nurse consultation rota. We have digital radiography, including dental, flexible endoscopy, laboratory services, an in-house physiotherapy service with its own purpose-built hydrotherapy suite and so much more.

The position is for 30 to 40 hours over 3 or 4 days, we are flexible! Working 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, there is no out of hours required.

The area:

Based in the beautiful and sought after city of Edinburgh, you'll never be short of things to do. Full of rich history and amazing scenery, and well-known for the famous Fringe Festival in the summer, you'll be surrounded by parks, beaches, castles, and so much more. There's also fantastic transport links via bus, tram, or train, with Edinburgh airport close by.

What we can offer you (pro rata):

Hourly rate of up to 14.59 (30,347 FTE based on 40 hrs/week) Employee discount for pet care Health Shield - a wide range of contributions for health and wellbeing treatments from dentistry to sports massage My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more RCVS Membership paid and one other membership subscription VDS cover Company pension CPD allowance 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Company sick pay

We are a proud member of the VetPartners family.


We work hard to be a

great place to work

and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.

We look forward to hearing from you!