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Ardene House Veterinary Practice Ltd, Kingswells Hospital [1339]
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Registered Veterinary Nurse

IvcevidensiaKingswells🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 21 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Ardene House Veterinary Practice Ltd, Kingswells Hospital [1339]
Work mode
On Site
Location
Kingswells, United Kingdom
Posted
9 hours ago
Continuous ImprovementNursingPatient Care

Job Description

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 Ardene House Vets on a part-time basis.

Our purpose-built hospital, based in the beautiful outskirts of Kingswells, Aberdeen, provides small animal, equine, and farm animal veterinary services. We also have a branch in Bridge of Don, offering convenient companion animal care to the local community.


Our team includes certificate holders in surgery and medicine, and we host visiting specialists in cardiology, dermatology, and pain management. We’ve recently welcomed Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals, offering advanced orthopaedic and internal medicine services within our facility.

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
* Separate canine, feline, isolation, and critical care wards
* CT scanner, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and modern theatre suites
* A strong focus on patient comfort and safety

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.

Working Pattern

* 20 hours per week 
* Working Monday and Tuesday, with shifts between 7:30am-7:30pm
* 1 in 5 Saturday shifts 
* No OOH or on-call 

General Responsibilities

* Assisting vets with both surgical and non-surgical procedures
* Providing high standards of inpatient care
* Supporting patient workups including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and CT scans
* Anaesthetic monitoring and support
* Dental work, including scale and polish and dental x-rays
* Assisting with laparoscopic and orthopaedic procedures
* Running nurse clinics

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 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
*Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
*Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
* 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 subject to pro-rata 
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through 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
* 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 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.

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