Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Crown Vets Fort William, Fort William, Fort William, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to 32,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Crown Vets in Fort William on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Situated in Lochaber, in the stunning West Highlands of Scotland, our RCVS Tier 2 accredited mixed practice offers a truly varied and rewarding caseload--from assisting with large animal and equine work to first opinion small animal cases. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise and continue developing your skills across a broad clinical spectrum.###

About the Team

You'll be working alongside a supportive and experienced team of 6 vets, 5 RVNs, 1 ACA, 1 VCA, and 1 SVN. Our clinical work includes general surgery, dental procedures, and a range of diagnostic services such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and dental x-ray. We also provide acupuncture and run outreach clinics, which offer regular opportunities to assist with farm and equine work. A typical day in this role can include inpatient nursing, nurse consults, theatre duties, and mobile clinic support, ensuring no two days are the same.###

About Lochaber

Lochaber is known as the outdoor capital of the UK, offering an exceptional lifestyle outside of work. With access to Ben Nevis--the UK's highest peak--and two major ski centres, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area also boasts great schools, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent transport links, including being just two hours from Glasgow, 1.5 hours from Inverness, and offering a year-round overnight train service to London.###

Working Hours

The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, as per the rota, across 5 days between 08:30 and 18:15. There is a 1:5 weekend on-call rotation, along with a 1:5 Saturday morning shift from 08:30 to 12:30 (during on-call weekends).
This is a 12 month fixed-term role.###

What We Offer

At Crown Vets, we're committed to supporting your professional development and career growth. We offer access to ongoing training and education within a practice that values innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards of patient care. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -####

Work-life balance

6.8 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
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Wellbeing

Enhanced 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
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Development

550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Crown Vets Fort William, Fort William
Glen Nevis Place, Croft Road, Fort William, PH33 6DA, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.###

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.####

Talent Partner

Bethany Baker

bethany.baker@ivcevidensia.com