Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Ivybank Vets, Irvine, Irvine, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £31,000 per annum
We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled veterinary nurse to join our dedicated team at Ivybank Vets, Irvine, on a full-time basis to cover maternity leave for 12 months!

You’ll work across two of our clinics, delivering a varied mix of surgical nursing—including anesthesia and kennel care for day surgical and hospitalised patients—and nurse-led consultations such as second vaccinations, post-operative checks, and nurse clinics.
Our nursing team is diverse, ranging from SVNs to experienced nurses with referral backgrounds and long-term general practice experience. Two of our branches are official training practices, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth. You’ll be supported by a friendly, multi-disciplinary team including 10 vets, 9 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses, 3 animal care assistants, and reception staff who all work flexibly to ensure great patient care.
We pride ourselves on being generalists with special interests including ultrasound, medicine, wildlife care, emergency and critical care, anesthesia, and quality improvement. Our well-established reputation reflects our commitment to providing high standards of first-opinion medical and surgical care.
Our clinics are equipped with modern consulting rooms, surgical theaters, laboratories, radiography, and ultrasound equipment at the three larger branches, including patient warming devices like MPMs and air warmers to ensure comfort during procedures.