Registered Veterinary Nurse (Equine)

UE06: 34610 - 39906 per annum

CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open ended (permanent)

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The Dick Vet Equine Hospital is looking for an experiencedand reliable Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). The post-holder should have a strong work ethic and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team across our equine Medicine Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue is essential but not necessarily in equine we require a competent horse handler along with excellent equine nursing and interpersonal skills.

The post holder will join a team of 10 friendly nurseswith responsibilities including theatre nursing for both standing and surgeries performed under general anaesthesia support in lameness investigations advanced diagnostic imaging and stock control. The post-holder will work independently to organise and prioritise daily/weekly workload and will contribute to teaching our undergraduate veterinary students. Out of hours working may be required.

The Opportunity:

Our highly-skilled team provide nursing support for a wide and varied caseload with advanced equipment ranging from a 3T MRI to the latest and most advanced cardiac ultrasound machines. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary hospital team supporting theclinical teaching and research activities within the hospital.

The hospital is located on the beautiful Easter Bush Campus sitting at the foot of the iconic Pentland Hills and only a ten-minute commute from Edinburgh city centre. Edinburgh is consistently voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world to live and visit with amenities to suit all interests. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a world class equine hospital within our outstanding veterinary medicine and biomedical campus.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Right to work in the UK
• Confident horse handler
• Prior experience in equine practice
• Excellent communication skills

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 1 September 2026.

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