If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse, for a multidisciplinary role.  This position would allow an RVN with a desire to grow and develop within our nursing team. This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week to include one in four Saturdays, there will be no OOHs or on call required.

The successful candidate will work alongside an established team who appreciate the value this role would bring to the patient and client journey.

There will be the opportunity to maintain nursing competency in all areas of the practice, with allocated shifts in theatre, dental radiography, nurse consults and lab. Schedule 3 procedures are encouraged and supported in our team.

We offer a varied caseload and areas of interest are encouraged and supported. CPD is provided in-house and externally and as a training practice the willingness to support student training is important.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an RVN to join our friendly, motivated, and enthusiastic nursing team. You will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and work well in a large team.

This position is based at our main Kirkcaldy site, but you may be required to work at one of our branches.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

We are a British Small Animal Veterinary Association approved practice and an Approved Training Centre, certified by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

St Clair Vets is a progressive, well-equipped practice in Kirkcaldy that’s been at the very heart of our local community for many years. We are an ophthalmology referral practice We have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, state of the art ultrasound machine and endoscopy. We have two theatres and 6 consult rooms. We have separate dog and cat wards, with a further ward for our recovery / day patients. We have a set of cat condos in our newly refurbished cat ward which are in line with ISFM standards. We plan to upgrade our dog kennels very soon. We use IDEXX blood machines and have the ability to test biochemistry, haematology, cortisol and urine in-house.

We also have 3 branch surgeries. Cos Lane and Cadham in Glenrothes and another in Leven. Our Cadham and Leven surgery's are both consultation only. Our Cos Lane branch provides consultations and routine surgery.

We take pride in providing a caring, compassionate, and friendly service to all our clients and their precious pets. With parking available and easy access to public transport, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy practice.  

We are also close to Edinburgh, with great transport links to the city.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

Please view the link to see more about St Clair Vets https://vimeo.com/866264708

Salary Value:£28,600 per annum;
Salary Description: Salary up to;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]