Equine RVN - Advanced Care, Teaching & MRI Team

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Equine Hospital. You will work across our equine Medicine, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Services, with responsibilities including theatre nursing, lameness investigations support, diagnostic imaging and stock control.

Based at Easter Bush Campus near Edinburgh, you will join a friendly team of nurses and contribute to teaching our undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current registration.
• Strong nursing skills across theatre, medical and surgical cases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre nursing for standing and GA surgeries.
• Support lameness investigations and advanced diagnostics.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and stock control.
• Organise and prioritise daily/weekly workload and contribute to teaching students.
• Out of hours work may be required.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

The University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Equine Hospital. You will work across our equine Medicine, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Services, with responsibilities including theatre nursing, lameness investigations support, diagnostic imaging and stock control.

Based at Easter Bush Campus near Edinburgh, you will join a friendly team of nurses and contribute to teaching our undergraduate students.