Registered Veterinary Nurse

PDSA; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Glasgow is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will be part of a supportive team, conducting consultations and providing in-patient care. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be adaptable. This role offers flexible working options and a commitment to staff wellbeing, along with a range of benefits including CPD allowances and generous holiday.

Benefits

Flexible working options

CPD Allowance of one week and £500 per year

25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)

Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in consultations and in-patient care.
• Ability to dispense medications and assist in surgery.
• A strong client care focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and provide in-patient care.
• Dispense medications and assist in theatre.
• Support a wide variety of veterinary cases.

Skills

Confidence in communicating

Ability to work in a team

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Job description

About Us

PDSA is a special organisation that provides expert veterinary care for people across the UK who otherwise would not be able to afford to treat their pets. What we do really matters!

Our approach is unique as we combine pragmatism with a strong client care focus to deliver good clinical outcomes – we focus on measuring our impact rather than targets.

Your wellbeing at work is critical and we work hard to provide a supportive and engaging environment. You will have access to all the expert advice and resources you need to set you up for success in your new role.

About You

We’re looking for qualified Veterinary Nurses who are adaptable and eager to make a difference. At PDSA, you’ll be part of a supportive team, caring for a wide variety of cases that will develop your skills and keep every day rewarding.

Confidence in communicating with colleagues and clients is essential, and you’ll also have the chance to share your skills with others in a collaborative way. Your role will include consultations, in-patient care, dispensing medications, and assisting in theatre including schedule 3 surgery.

We know that a good work–life balance is just as important as the work itself. That’s why we offer flexible options and a supportive team culture, so you can thrive while helping us deliver an outstanding service.

About the Hospital

Our veterinary teams usually have quite varied clinical interests which means you have access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience with which to discuss cases and treatment plans. Our Pet Hospitals are modern and well-equipped and generally include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The size of our teams allows for a flexible approach to weekend rotas and any out of hours required, with enhanced pay and stand down time in the week when a weekend is worked.

About the benefits

We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.

In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working options
• CPD Allowance of one week and £500 per year
• Full RCVS fees
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Special days off – including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself
• Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform

Want to know more about life at PDSA? Please reach out to Tina Stewart for a friendly chat.

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PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

PDSA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.