11/08/2025
🌟 We’re Hiring! Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Ardene House, Kingswells 🌟
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Ardene House Vet Practice, Kingswells Hospital.
💙 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll be leading a talented, close-knit nursing team (9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 VCAs) in a modern, purpose-built hospital with top-class facilities – think advanced surgical equipment, specialist clinics, and a team who genuinely care about each other and our patients.
🐾 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be at the heart of our nursing team – leading, supporting, and inspiring them every day. Your role will include:
Guiding and supporting the team to deliver the very best patient care
Creating nursing rotas and managing holidays
Overseeing clinical standards and stock control
Getting hands-on with surgeries, consults, and inpatient care
Working alongside our Practice Manager, Clinical Directors, and vets to keep things running smoothly
You’ll also help shape the future of our practice by improving systems, supporting professional development, and bringing fresh ideas.
🏥 About Us
Our Kingswells hospital is just outside Aberdeen, with a second branch in Bridge of Don. We care for small animals, horses, and farm animals, and also host Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals for orthopaedic and internal medicine cases. Our facilities are second to none, and our team includes certificate holders in surgery and medicine, plus visiting specialists in cardiology, dermatology, and pain management.
📅 The Details
Full-time (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm)
Occasional Saturdays only – no on-call or out-of-hours (we have Vets Now on site!)
Ongoing CPD fully supported and funded
If you’re an experienced RVN who’s ready to lead with passion, support your team, and enjoy a great work-life balance – we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary career.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]