Primarily based at our Linlithgow branch, with occasional cover at other local sites, South Queensferry & Edinburgh as needed. You'll be part of a close-knit, multi-site team delivering high-quality care across our community, including support for our new out-of-hours service, Westport 24.

Thanks to the launch of Westport 24, our brand-new out-of-hours service, our team needs to expand — and that means we’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (or experienced SVN) to join the Westport crew.

At WPVC, our RVNs are hands-on with everything from consultations and nurse clinics, inpatient care and anaesthesia to client education and surgical assistance. You'll be part of a clinic that prioritises compassion, communication, integrity, and teamwork — with plenty of opportunities to grow, learn, and genuinely make a difference.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Real CPD opportunities and career development support
• 28 days holiday (increasing with times served)
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount on veterinary services and products
• A team that values your input and has your back — even during the 3am cat abscess dramas

✅ Compassion
Genuinely cares about animal welfare and client wellbeing
Empathetic with anxious owners and stressed pets
Kind and patient, even when things get hectic or emotional

✅ Communication
Clear, calm, and confident in relaying information to clients and team
Comfortable explaining procedures, aftercare, and options without jargon
Actively listens and asks the right questions — doesn't just nod and smile

✅ Integrity
Honest, accountable, and does the right thing — even when no one’s looking
Trustworthy with patient care, medications, and confidential client info
Takes responsibility for their actions and owns up to mistakes

✅ Teamwork
Collaborative and supportive of colleagues at all levels
Pitches in where needed — no “that’s not my job” attitude
Helps maintain a positive and respectful team culture (even on a busy OOH shift)

🩺 We’re Looking For Someone Who:
✔ Is an RVN registered with the RCVS
✔ Additional qualifications are amazing, and you will utilise them, but not a necessity as we are passionate about continuous learning
✔ Loves nursing as much as we do
✔ Can thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
✔ Isn’t afraid of a little out-of-hours action now and then (hello, Westport 24!)

Stuart originally came to Westport Vets, Linlithgow in 2011, as an assistant veterinary surgeon, and quickly made partner, after the original owner sadly passed away. In 2018, WPVC acquired two additional branches, in South Queensferry & Edinburgh, after the owner retired. In 2020, Stuart accomplished his dream by buying out his old partner, who was also retiring, and became sole owner to Westport Veterinary Clinic.

Stuart's aim at WPVC is to make the workplace as enjoyable as possible and to achieve this, he has invested heavily both in the team and the equipment. With our team, we ensure their health and wellbeing is looked after by regular in practice events and a healthy social life. All the branches, including the tiny one in Edinburgh, have a fantastic range of equipment to help the team carry out their daily job well.
Stuart's aim is to keep as much of the veterinary work in-house and refer as little as possible, which allows the team to build and develop their skillset and allows our clients to spend their money wisely, rather than referral fees.

The whole team is valued and encouraged to pursue their interests - whatever they may be. Lifelong learning is an integral part of the WPVC ethos and is strongly supported both morally and financially!

As we have an amazing team, and have trained many of our own nurses, we have been fortunate to grow without the need to actively advertise very often. Whether we are advertising or not, if you like what you see please just get in touch. We are always happy to meet up, show you around and discuss opportunities.

🐾 Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team where your nursing skills actually get used. We’re big on clinical freedom, hands-on patient care, and working together to raise the bar for what great veterinary care looks like — day and night.