Registered Veterinary Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at McKenzie Vets on a full-time basis.

Mckenzie Vets is a long established, single site small animal practice in Alexandria with a reputation for the highest standard of care for our patients. It is close to the beauty of Loch Lomond National Park (so perfect for after work paddle-boarding!) but also commutable from Glasgow and Stirling.

We are "small but mighty" with 3 consulting rooms, dedicated theatre, fully equipped lab, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter, laser and acupuncture but our best asset is our fantastic team of vets, nurses and reception. We currently have 3 RVNs (two of which are certificate holders), 1 SVN and a VCA and are looking for someone to join us for a year while our Head Nurse is on maternity leave. We have 5 vets, 2 currently studying towards certificates in surgery and cardiology. We have a friendly team who believe in having fun and supporting each other and we welcome new ideas, always forward thinking in ways to provide the best possible care for our patients.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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.

We are ideally seeking an experienced RVN to join us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week across four days, along with a fair share of Saturday mornings (1 in 4). Our typical weekday shifts run between 8:00am and 6:30pm, with Saturday hours of 8:30am-12:30pm, followed by an early finish the following week. We can offer flexibility with hours for the right candidate. There are no out-of-hours or reception responsibilities associated with this role.

General responsibilities include:

Theatre work Inpatient Care Consulting General Nurse duies

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

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

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, 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

What We Offer Our Team

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 24hrs paid leave Certificate support RCVS and VDS fees covered Pension scheme Discounted veterinary care Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

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.

Up to £31,000 per annum DOE