Job Description

Highland Vet Referrals, founded in 2022, is an exciting and rapidly growing referral practice delivering a wide range of specialist surgical and medical services across the stunning Highlands and Islands. We're on the lookout for a passionate RVN to join our warm, supportive team - backed by our dedicated VCAs - so you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to our patients.

As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a dynamic and fulfilling role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Join us to take your nursing career to the next level in a vibrant environment where your skills make a real difference to pets and the families who love them.

A look at our caseload:

Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery:

Caring for patients undergoing anything from routine lump removals to complex orthopaedic, soft tissue, and spinal surgeries. You will work closely with our experienced surgeon and play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care throughout their surgical journey.

Internal Medicine:

Assisting our Medicine Vet with a diverse range of non-surgical cases, making use of our advanced diagnostic facilities, including ultrasound, CT, and endoscopy.

Dermatology:

In addition, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our visiting European Specialist Dermatologist, gaining hands-on experience in dermatological procedures such as intradermal allergy testing, skin scrapes, and blood tests.

Pain Management:

Supporting our Pain Management Vet, who works closely with owners to tailor treatment plans using tools such as acupuncture, medication, and home environment adaptations to maximise patient comfort.

An overview of your new roleCarry out advanced nursing procedures such as intensive monitoring, wound management, and specialised imaging Support complex surgeries Provide critical care for patients Assist with advanced diagnostic tests Administer/perform laser treatment Support with complex medication regime Monitor patients with serious or chronic conditions, delivering tailored nursing care Provide detailed aftercare instructions and support for owners of animals with long-term or complex conditions


Why join us?

Work in an environment where your compassion and nursing skills make a genuine difference every day and be part of a warm, supportive team that truly values you and the work you do.

We welcome RVNs of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply - if this is your first step into a referral practice, this is a great opportunity to grow your confidence and skills while being supported to reach your professional goals.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with the latest tech including onsite CT, ultrasound, Scoping, DR Xray, a full IDEXX lab suite with EPOC, and in-house coagulation testing - giving you the tools to provide top-tier care.

To make the move easy for you we offer a generous relocation allowance, and we will welcome you with a 2000 bonus.

Who you are...Whilst referral experience is advantageous, we will welcome applications from confident RVNs from first opinion practice who have the desire to learn and excel in referral practice. You remain calm under pressure, and are compassionate and empathetic. A team player with the desire to envisage and implement positive change.


Life in Inverness

The Capital of the Highlands, Inverness offers a lively urban lifestyle with cafes, restaurants, live music, and the renowned Eden Court venue. If you like the outdoors there is a huge variety of activities, hill walking, wild swimming, mountain biking, paddleboarding in lochs and rivers. Escape from the hustle and embrace what our stunning local area has to offer! In addition, Inverness is family friendly boasting great schools, many parks, a good leisure centre, and an ice rink.

Working hours and flexibility

The full-time role is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday position with no out of hours duties. Shifts will fall within the practice opening hours of 07:30-20:30 and we are happy to discuss options for a 4 or 5 day working week at your preference. Our overnight care is provided by Highland Vet Emergencies within the same building, no transferring patients, offering continual care. We can be flexible on working patterns and are open to part time arrangements too.

Because our employees 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 salary and a 2000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance6.8 weeks annual leave Your birthday as a paid day off Relocation allowance up to 3000


WellbeingEnhanced 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


Development550 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 MembershipsVDS cover RCVS fees


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 30,879 + welcome bonus