Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a charity-owned veterinary hospital in Glasgow looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its friendly and collaborative team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied hospital-based position offering exposure to a broad caseload while providing essential veterinary care to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a 12-month fixed-term position working 30 hours across four days per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have a consistent set day off each week, agreed in advance, providing a predictable working pattern and good work-life balance.

Role Description
The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will work across a varied hospital caseload, with responsibilities including nurse consultations, inpatient care, dispensing medication and assisting in theatre. The role also provides opportunities to undertake Schedule 3 surgical procedures.

The position offers a fast-paced clinical environment with a strong emphasis on patient welfare, client communication and teamwork. Nurses are encouraged to share their knowledge, support colleagues and contribute ideas to improve both clinical services and the efficient use of hospital resources.

Team Size
The successful candidate will join a close-knit multidisciplinary hospital team with a broad range of clinical interests. The hospital encourages teamwork, case discussion and shared learning, providing access to a wide pool of clinical knowledge and experience. Specific team numbers have not been provided.

Practice Details & Equipment
The modern veterinary hospital is equipped to support a broad medical and surgical caseload, with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who is adaptable and comfortable working across a busy and varied hospital caseload. Strong communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively with both clients and clinical colleagues.

Candidates should be passionate about animal welfare, enjoy sharing their skills and supporting others, and be confident across consultations, inpatient care and theatre. An interest in making full use of Schedule 3 nursing skills would also be well suited to the position.

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