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University of Glasgow; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

41 days leave

Staff discount on veterinary services

CPD allowance

Wellbeing app

Pension

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia) to join the Small Animal Hospital team. The role focuses on referral anaesthesia, peri-anaesthetic care, patient monitoring, analgesia, and recovery nursing within a busy theatre/treatment area alongside clinical specialists.

Applicants should be passionate about anaesthesia; referral experience is desirable but training and development are provided. Weekend work is required as part of the rota.

Qualifications

• Referral or anaesthesia experience is desirable but not essential; training and mentorship are provided.
• This role is primarily anaesthesia-focused in a busy theatre/treatment area with specialist clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-anaesthetic care for a range of advanced cases.
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia and during recovery.
• Administer analgesia and manage post-operative care.
• Rotate through key hospital areas and participate in weekend nursing rota.

Skills

Anaesthesia care

Patient monitoring

Analgesia

Recovery nursing

Job description

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

Reference: 197013

Salary: Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata + 6% allowance for working weekend

Location: Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow

Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday) and open ended (permanent).

Passionate about referral anaesthesia in a fast-paced hospital environment?

We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse with a strong interest in referral anaesthesia to join our Small Animal Hospital team.

This role is primarily anaesthesia-focused, working within a busy referral theatre/treatment area complex alongside specialist clinicians on a wide range of advanced cases. Responsibilities include peri-anaesthetic care, patient monitoring, analgesia, and recovery nursing.

To maintain a broad clinical skillset, the role includes some rotation through key hospital areas and weekend work as part of the nursing rota.

Referral or anaesthesia experience is desirable but not essential — training, mentorship, and ongoing development are provided. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse looking to develop or further a career in referral anaesthesia.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

35-hour flexible working week

41 days of leave (including public holidays)

20% staff discount on veterinary services and products

CPD allowance and subsidised further education

A supportive and inclusive working environment

24/7 confidential employee support service and wellbeing app

Exclusive staff discounts from high street retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Additional Info:

Participation in the Bank Holiday rota is required (with additional pay)

Weekend working - 1 in 4, with 2 days off during the week.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re exploring a new direction or ready to take the next step in your nursing career, get in touch for an informal chat:

Sharon Smith – 0141 330 5391

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 1st October 2026

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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

Company: University of Glasgow

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: G61 1QH

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Sept 2026

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

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Summary

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

Reference: 197013

Salary: Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata + 6% allowance for working weekend

Location: Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow

Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday) and open ended (permanent).

Passionate about referral anaesthesia in a fast-paced hospital environment?

We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse with a strong interest in referral anaesthesia to join our Small Animal Hospital team.

This role is primarily anaesthesia-focused, working within a busy referral theatre/treatment area complex alongside specialist clinicians on a wide range of advanced cases. Responsibilities include peri-anaesthetic care, patient monitoring, analgesia, and recovery nursing.

To maintain a broad clinical skillset, the role includes some rotation through key hospital areas and weekend work as part of the nursing rota.

Referral or anaesthesia experience is desirable but not essential — training, mentorship, and ongoing development are provided. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse looking to develop or further a career in referral anaesthesia.

Why join us?

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

35-hour flexible working week

41 days of leave (including public holidays)

Competitive pension scheme

20% staff discount on veterinary services and products

CPD allowance and subsidised further education

A supportive and inclusive working environment

24/7 confidential employee support service and wellbeing app

Exclusive staff discounts from high street retailers

Additional Info:

Participation in the Bank Holiday rota is required (with additional pay)

Weekend working - 1 in 4, with 2 days off during the week.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re exploring a new direction or ready to take the next step in your nursing career, get in touch for an informal chat:

[e-mail]

Sharon Smith – 0141 330 5391

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 1st October 2026

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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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