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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Blackness Veterinary Surgery, Dundee, Dundee, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £28,000 DOE

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We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our fantastic team at Blackness.

A Rota That Works For You


Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

This full-time or part-time, permanent role can be tailored to meet your needs, with the maximum of 37.5 hours per week, with 1:6 Saturdays (paid in lieu), and we’re happy to offer the flexibility of a 4- or 5-day week depending on your preference.

Who We Are


Currently we have 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Care Assistants and 7 Receptionists. One of our Vets and Nurses are working towards their exotic’s certificates. Our Nurses are Schedule 3 trained and are now carrying out staged Dentistry. We have a very strong Nursing team. As a practice we work closely with our local kennels, treating stray dogs and cat protection as well as guide dogs. We have a close working relationship with the local SRUC colleges, developing Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants.

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

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays 
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • 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

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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    Blackness Veterinary Surgery, Dundee

    Unit 3, Brown Street, Dundee, DD1 5AQ, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Taylor Findlay

    taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com