Registered Veterinary Nurse - Vacancy at Forres & Nairn Branch - Full time Maternity cover OR permanent

About Us

At Moray Coast Vet Group, we’re proud to be an independent, family-oriented and employee-owned practice where every team member is valued and has a voice in the way the practice progresses. We are a professional and skilled team with a great sense of humour, community and friendship. With our branches in Forres, Nairn, Lossiemouth, and Balloch, we’re deeply rooted in our community and are known for providing exceptional veterinary care with a friendly, down-to-earth approach.

Our supportive and collaborative team is at the heart of everything we do. Our 17 RVNs and 4 ACAs, and 1 student nurse work alongside a fantastic group of vets, practice managers, and receptionists.  We believe in utilising our nurses’ skills to the fullest, and several of our team have gone on to complete additional qualifications and certificates. We love to nurture individual interests – for example, one of our recently achieved her Anaesthesia Certificate and now uses her advanced skills every day in practice. So, if you’re considering pursuing a certificate, you can be confident we’ll support you all the way.

We are an RCVS-accredited practice, and our facilities include in-house blood machines, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, laser therapy, and scopes (bronchoscope and gastroscope). We even benefit from a visiting CT service at our Forres branch.

The Moray Coast

Life on the Moray Coast offers something truly special, from stunning beaches and scenic walks to cycling, climbing, and open-water swimming. Many of the team love making the most of the outdoors together – whether that’s braving the cold water, heading out for a hike, or winding down with a beach stroll after work. We often organise group walks, cycles, and activities, so you’ll never be short of a buddy for your next adventure. Our team also puts that same energy into regularly organising fundraisers, and we’ve raised impressive amounts for various charities over the years.

The role comprises hands-on nursing care in a range of small animals with opportunities to work with occasional exotics and large animal visits. Your nursing skills will be fully utilised within the practice with opportunities for enhanced responsibility in areas of interest. We proudly provide our own out of hours care for our inpatients meaning you get to see your cases through and develop relationships with your patients and clients. 

The role comprises a full time rota of a 4 day/36 hour week (40hr/5 days also considered). Out of hours on call is shared pro rata, currently:

Approximately 1:15 weeknight, Approximately 1:8 weekends

What We’re Offering

• A salary of £28,697.29 to £32,469.40, depending on experience
• Any overtime from on-call is paid in addition
• Choice of 4- or 5-day week
• 6 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with length of service 
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Generous, flexible CPD budget (with support up to certificate level)
• Employee discount
• Company pension
• A supportive, social team who love to make the most of our beautiful surrounding
• Profit share as part of EOT benefits after 1 year service

If you’re looking for a role where your nursing skills will be fully valued, your professional growth encouraged, and your work-life balance supported, we’d love to hear from you!

The Ideal candidate would be a motivated and positive team member. Experience of Clinical coaching/supervisor is preferred but not essential.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Nursing of animals either hospitalised or in surgery to include pre and post op care
2. Assisting with operations – to include anaesthesia and scrubbing into operations
3. Assist veterinary surgeons during consultations
4. Liaising with the veterinary surgeon about inpatient care
5. Laboratory work
6. Radiography taking and processing
7. Updating computer records.
8. Charging hospitalised patients and operations/ procedures.
9. Nurse consults- including post op checks, weigh and worms, discharging operations.
10. Advising clients in person or over the phone.
11. Ensuring adequate supplies of stock
12. Reception duties.
13. Laundry and general housekeeping of practice
14. Ensuring consult rooms are tidy, clean and adequately stocked.
15. Attaching lab reports to the patients file, charging and ensuring the veterinary surgeon is informed.
16. Packaging and sending of laboratory samples
17. Ensuring all dangerous drugs are locked in the safe and recorded in the dangerous drug book.
18. Looking after and maintaining equipment once trained.
19. Sharing out of hours duties as required
20. Opening and closing premises securely
21. Supervising work experience and student veterinary nurses
22. Carrying out any responsibilities as instructed by the Senior Veterinary Nurse

Please send application and curriculum vitae to dreid@moraycoastvetgroup.co.uk or alternatively in writing to:

Debbie Reid

Moray Coast Vet Group

14 West Road

Forres

IV36 2GW