CVS Group UK
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location & Contract
Market Cross Veterinary Clinic (Dalkeith)
- Contract: Part-time (25 hours per week)
- Shifts: Three 8-hour shifts (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays), plus one in four Saturday mornings (8:30–12:30).
About the Practice
Market Cross is a first-opinion veterinary clinic specialising in small animal care. Established in 2003, the clinic features:
- State-of-the-art facilities: Digital X-ray, multi-parameter monitors, ultrasound, video endoscopy, and surgeries for soft tissue, orthopaedics, and ophthalmology.
- Nurse training hub: Active mentoring and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Low-stress environment: Focused on reducing anxiety for patients, supported by a calm, caring team of 2 nurses, a State Qualified Veterinary Nurse (SVN), and a Patient Care Assistant (PCA).
- Team culture: Friendly, collaborative, with regular social activities beyond work.
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The Role
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), you’ll play a core role in patient and veterinary team support at this welcoming, care-driven clinic. No two days are the same—your responsibilities may include:
- Patient care:
- Handling anaesthetics
- Providing technical support during consultations (nurse consults)
- Monitoring post-operative and medical recovery for surgical and veterinary cases
- Clinical workflow:
- Facilitating the best possible outcomes across all areas of patient care
- Maintaining high care standards in equipment, sanitation, and practice administration
- Collaborating with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver exceptional service
- Team & environment:
- Strengthening client-patient relationships through clear, compassionate communication (both verbal and written)
- Fostering a positive, inclusive team culture within the nursing team
- Learning & growth:
- Taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities through CVS:
- Full-spectrum training (e.g., handling anesthetics, integrating into consult therapies)
- Advanced nursing qualifications
- CVS Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library access, and peer-supported training
- Advancing along a structured Nursing Career Pathway
- Taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities through CVS:
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Where: In Dalkeith, Edinburgh commutable from:
Midlothian (Livingston, Loanhead), Fife (Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Cupar), Edinburgh/Falkirk (Livingston, Stirling, Linlithgow, Prestonpans), Lothians (Dunbar, Rosyth, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Queensferry, Meadowbank).
About You
- Passionate & people-focused: You believe care is at the heart of healthcare and thrive in a role where you make a difference for pets and their owners.
- Skillset: Hands-on with anaesthetics, medical nursing/contract compliance, surgical support; proficient with absolute attention to detail for patient safety.
- Attitude:
- Optionality for learning—curious, elevated by mentorship.
- Clear communicator (balancing empathy for pet owners, precision for colleagues, teamwork).
- Experienced or motivated? Marketing CVS’ CPD allowance, mentorship access, and holistic support system
What We Offer
- Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience/expertise.
- Career growth:
- RCVS membership fees paid in full annually.
- Generous CPD budget & Knowledge Hub access: Online resources, external training funding, libraries (BSAVA).
- Enforceable personal NVQ NVN progression plan designed for chosen career paths.
- Worklife balance & support:
- Up to 33 days holiday (flexible buy/sell capability).
- Pet discounts: 50% off clinic services + food & medication vouchers via MiPet.
- Wellbeing:
- Wellbeing Champions, pastoral support, Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental wellness covered via team precincts, medication reimbursement, mindfulness availability at low/no cost.
- Healthcare/finance:
- Healthcare cash plan, health support coverage.
- Flexible leave policy for family events, extended disablity support, renowned.
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Culture & Environment
CVS is proud to offer a diverse, inclusive workplace where all are valued. We invest in:
✔ Differentiated leadership—owners championing education, transparency and relationship-building. ✔ Effortless set-ups: Contracts, tools, and payroll handled efficiently at HQ to free clinical teams for frontline caring. ✔ Regular multimillion-funded clinic enhancements—we believe equipment must back nurses’ hands the best.
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Join our team in one of Scotland’s most supportive RNV practices. Click Apply Now to submit your CV [insert portal link], or get in touch for an informal chat: Contact: Jim in the CVS Recruitment Team at [insert email].
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