Registered Veterinary Nurse - Anaesthesia

University of Glasgow; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia) to join its Small Animal Hospital team. This role focuses on anaesthesia within a busy referral theatre, requiring compassionate care and strong interest in referral anaesthesia. The ideal candidate may not need prior experience as training and mentorship will be provided. An excellent benefits package includes flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

35-hour flexible working week

41 days of leave

Competitive pension scheme

20% staff discount on veterinary services

CPD allowance and subsidised education

Qualifications

• Experience in anaesthesia is desirable but not essential.
• Dedication and compassion towards animal nursing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-anaesthetic care and monitoring for patients.
• Administer analgesia and oversee patient recovery.
• Participate in weekend work and rotations through hospital areas.

Skills

Referral anaesthesia experience

Patient monitoring

Analgesia skills

Job description

Overview

University of Glasgow

Job title: Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

Vacancy ref: 189073

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

Open Ended / Full time

Closing date: 23:45 on Thursday 19 February 2026

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

Apply Now

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 19 February 2026

Equality and Diversity

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.

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