Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
ICR Vets, Loanhead, Loanhead, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to 34,000 per annum DOE

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team at ICR Vets. If you are passionate about veterinary care and enjoy making a difference, we would love for you to be a part of our team!

Find your Future

This diverse role involves a mix of consulting, surgery, diagnostics, and inpatient care. While primarily based at our RCVS accredited hospital in Loanhead, occasional branch work is also involved. We seek an enthusiastic, hard-working individual who integrates seamlessly with our team and is passionate about delivering exceptional client and patient care.

Join a Dedicated Team

At ICR Vets, we have a dedicated team that strives to provide compassionate care to our clients while continually developing and growing our own skills. Our team consists of 21 vets, 26 RVNs, as well as full support from VCAs, receptionists, and admin staff. We place great importance on creating a supportive, happy, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

We foster an atmosphere of growth and camaraderie, with regular team gatherings focusing on clinical improvement, wellbeing, and socialising. Additionally, we have an annual 'Away Day' to celebrate the success and contributions of our team.

About ICR Vets

ICR Vets is a progressive small animal practice with four branches located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Our RCVS-accredited hospital in Loanhead provides 24-hour emergency and inpatient care. We offer a varied caseload, from routine surgeries and dentistry to more advanced procedures and diagnostics.

Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house blood analysers, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring. We are proud to offer laparoscopic surgery as standard and provide training for new staff.

Our team includes several certificate holders with special interests in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy, and chronic pain. We also offer advanced services such as orthopaedics, BOAS surgery, and chemotherapy, keeping complex cases in-house whenever possible.

Rota pattern

Ideally, we are looking for someone to take on a full-time position typically involving a four-day work week. We are proud to operate our own out-of-hours service, with the rota including a share of weekends (1:12) and night shifts (1:18). We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. If you have an ideal pattern in mind, we are happy to discuss this.

Because our people 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 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
ICR Vets, Loanhead
44 Fountain Place, Loanhead, Loanhead, EH20 9DU, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
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