At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Nithsdale Vets on a full-time basis.
We are a two-site small animal practice based in Thornhill and Dumfries, both equipped to a high standard to support excellent clinical care. With a wide and varied caseload, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases.
Our practices benefit from modern facilities and equipment, enabling us to provide a high standard of patient care while supporting the ongoing development of our clinical teams.
- Two-site small animal practice based in Thornhill and Dumfries
- New IDEXX laboratory suite (ProCyte/Catalyst)
- Dental units and dental radiography (Dumfries site)
- Multiparameter and blood pressure monitoring equipment
- Flexible endoscope and Tonopen (Dumfries site)
- Varied medical and surgical caseload
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
- Typical working week of 4 to 4.5 days
- Participation in a shared weeknight and weekend on-call rota
- Saturday on-call duties from 9:00am to 2:00pm
General Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver high standards of patient and inpatient nursing care
- Monitor anaesthesia and assist with surgical procedures
- Run nurse clinics and provide preventative healthcare advice
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
- Support veterinary surgeons with diagnostics and laboratory procedures
- Communicate effectively with clients and support the wider practice team
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles, as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- 6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Up to £35,500 per annum
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
