Job Description

MBM Veterinary Group is looking for a caring and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and experienced small animal team. This role is available on a full-time (40 hours) or part-time (20 hours) basis, with flexible working patterns and a strong commitment to work–life balance.
About MBM Vets
MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, independent practice with three branches in Kilmarnock, Mauchline and Beith, located in the beautiful Ayrshire region. The area offers easy access to the coast, excellent transport links to Glasgow and central Scotland, and a great lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts.
Our practices are modern and well equipped, allowing a wide range of diagnostics and treatments to be carried out in-house. Facilities include digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, electrocautery and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. A dedicated lab nurse supports daily workflows, and as a host practice for Vets Now out-of-hours, hospitalised patients can remain on-site overnight.
Our Team and Culture
You’ll be joining a supportive small animal team of 20 vets, including certificate holders, alongside 16 RVNs, ANAs and an experienced reception team. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care within a respectful, collaborative environment and actively support CPD, certificates and areas of clinical interest.
About the Role
The role involves all aspects of small animal nursing, including theatre work, inpatient care, consultations, emergency triage and client support. We are keen to hear from nurses who enjoy running nurse-led clinics and contributing to client education and preventative healthcare. Clear, compassionate client communication is central to our approach.
Why Join MBM Vets?
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking practice offering a varied caseload, excellent facilities and a genuinely supportive team. We are committed to helping our nurses grow and develop while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
Working Hours
We offer full-time hours (40 per week) worked over 4 or 5 days, or a part-time option (20 hours) with flexibility around scheduling. The role includes a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–1:00pm), with no out-of-hours or on-call duties.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance* 6.8 weeks annual leave* Additional leave for your birthday
Wellbeing* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay* Private Medical Insurance* Cycle to Work scheme* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership* Non-accidental injury support
Development* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata* Certificate Support* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding* Infection Prevention and Control Programme* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships* VDS cover* RCVS fees
Additional* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer* Discounted staff pet care