College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse – Surgery

Vacancy Reference: 169734

Salary: UofG Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and Open ended (permanent).

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities.  We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is looking for a Veterinary Nurse to carry out nursing duties to the highest standard in accordance with hospital systems of work to ensure all animal needs are met and excellent standards are maintained within the Small Animal Hospital.

The post holder will be providing a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff, and students. You will also contribute to the examination, treatment, and care of both in and out-patients to facilitate the smooth running of the Hospital.

The post holder requires RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification and must be fully registered. You will be responsible for providing and overseeing the complete nursing care of patients within a recognised specialism in a busy hospital environment. In addition, you will be required to prioritise patient care and manage an unpredictable and high intensity workload. Problem solve to ensure best patient care outcomes. The post holder will also have training and administration duties.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-surgery

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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