Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Glasgow, Scotland

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
• Are you looking to join an established small animal hospital?

Are you looking for…

• A great salary of up to £31,000 pro rata?
• No OOH work?

We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join a veterinary practice in Glasgow. This role is full or part time with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The practice is looking for an RVN who is comfortable providing anaesthetic support to procedures, referral and general surgeries, and dentistry, coordinating dental clinics, overseeing the dental suite and taking on schedule 3 procedures. The hospital is a purpose-built 24hr practice with state-of-the-art facilities. They are looking for a nurse who has excellent technical skills and has previous experience of working within a busy practice environment. This a great opportunity for a nurse who is confident in all aspects of medical and surgical nursing to join our team and progress their interests.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time
• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Team: 6 vets, 2 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

About them:

• Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
• Large busy 24hr hospital environment
• Highly experienced team
• State of the art facilities
• Progressive forward-thinking practice
• Supportive and friendly practice
• Highly experienced team
• CPD is actively encouraged and supported
• Offers excellent career development opportunities
• Excellent reputation within the community
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Provides mental health and wellbeing support

About you:

• You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
• You will have previous experience of working within a busy practice
• You will embrace all aspects of the role
• You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
• You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care and have a can-do attitude!
• You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
• You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
• You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
• You will have strong organisational skills
• You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
• You will have excellent communications skills and be able to develop working relationships with clients and fellow members of staff

Facilities:

The practice offers a huge range of veterinary facilities and services, including:

• Emergency cover
• Biochemistry
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Dentistry
• Haematology
• Hospital ward
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation unit
• Operating theatre
• X-ray

Package:

• Salary: Up to £31,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service after 2 years
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS and BVNA fees paid
• Contributory pension scheme available
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Branded uniform provided
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
• More benefits available

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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