Medicine RVN *£1000 welcome bonus*

Job Title : Medicine RVN *£1000 welcome bonus, direct applicants only*

Location: Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS), Livingston

Salary: £28,000- £30,000 per annum

Hours: Permanent | Full-Time | 40 hours per week (includes weekends & on-call)

Join a Thriving Referral Centre

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding Medicine team at Veterinary Specialists Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who enjoys working in a busy referral environment and wants to develop their clinical skills within a progressive, multi-disciplinary team.

You’ll work alongside an exceptional group of specialists in a state-of-the-art facility, providing outstanding care to a diverse and complex caseload.

About the Medicine Team

Our Medicine department is a busy and collaborative service working alongside specialists across:

• Internal Medicine

• Cardiology

• Dermatology

• Soft Tissue Surgery

• Orthopaedics

• Neurology

• Anaesthesia

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with our Imaging team to deliver advanced diagnostics and procedures including radiography, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI — both pre-, intra- and post-operatively.

The Role

As a Medicine RVN, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day clinical work of the Medicine service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Medicine team with inpatient care and procedures

• Monitoring anaesthesia for a wide range of procedures, including emergency and critically ill patients and interventional radiography

• Assisting with advanced diagnostics and treatments

• Delivering exceptional patient and client care

• Working closely with clinicians and nursing colleagues across multiple disciplines

• Supporting efficient patient flow and maintaining high clinical standards

• Contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment

This is a hands-on clinical role where you will develop your skills while working alongside specialists and experienced referral nurses.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an RCVS-registered RVN

• Has a minimum of 1 years’ experience as an RVN

• Is confident monitoring anaesthesia

• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team

• Thrives in a fast-paced referral environment

Referral experience is advantageous but not essential. Further in-house training and support are available for the right candidate.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people as much as our patients. Benefits include:

• 40-hour week (including weekends and on-call rota)

• Generous CPD allowance with extensive learning and development programmes

• Clear progression and personal development opportunities

• RCVS fees paid & VDS cover

• 272 hours holiday including bank holidays + an additional birthday leave day

• Access to Private Healthcare (opt-in)

• Subsidised pet care

• Enhanced equal family leave

• Enhanced sick pay

• Employer pension contribution

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellness Support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual flu jab

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Recruitment referral rewards

About Veterinary Specialists Scotland

Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a purpose-built, rapidly expanding, multi-disciplinary referral centre located in Livingston — just 20 minutes from Edinburgh, 40 minutes from Glasgow, and 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

Since opening in October 2020, we have grown from 8 to 20 specialists and residency-trained clinicians across seven clinical disciplines. Our modern facility has significant scope for continued expansion, making this an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of the service.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome bonus – for direct applicants only

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Funded external CPD

• Enhanced Equal Family Leave

Wellness programme including:

• Employee assistance program

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

Veterinary Specialists Scotland is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned allows us to focus on our purpose — creating A Better World for Pets — while investing in our people and long-term development.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package that supports both your physical and mental health.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We care about you and want you to feel supported, authentic and able to perform at your best.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.

If you would like to find out more about the role, Veterinary Specialists Scotland or Linnaeus, please contact our TA Partner Rebecca Coleman at rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk