Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Boyce & Houston Vets; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Clydebank is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will handle a rewarding caseload, support surgical patients, and work in a collaborative environment. The position offers up to £32,000 per year, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Birthday off as paid leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance and leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a small animal practice preferred.
• Confident handling of surgical and clinical procedures.
• Passion for animal care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Admit surgical patients and monitor their care.
• Conduct nursing consultations and assist in diagnostics.
• Provide post-operative care and perform lab work.

Skills

Veterinary nursing experience

Surgical patient care

Anaesthesia monitoring

Diagnostic imaging skills

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal practice in Clydebank. If you’re passionate about all aspects of nursing and eager to advance your skills in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

You’ll have a varied and rewarding caseload, including admitting surgical patients, monitoring anaesthesia, providing post-operative care, conducting nursing consultations, performing lab work, and assisting with diagnostic imaging – including dental x-rays.

About our practice

We are a well-established, welcoming small animal practice based in Clydebank, just west of Glasgow. Since moving into our refurbished premises in January 2019, we’ve been proud to offer a modern and comfortable working environment. Conveniently located only 30 minutes from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond, with excellent public transport links, our practice provides an ideal balance between work and lifestyle.

Our fully equipped facility features two operating theatres, five consultation rooms, separate wards for cats and dogs, ultrasonography, digital X-ray enhanced with Signal Pet AI, and in-house lab.

Meet our team

Become part of a friendly, close-knit team that includes 8 vets, 3 nurses, 1 head nurse, an animal care assistant, and 5 receptionists. We place great value on teamwork and regularly come together for team-building activities and social events. Our team is passionate about giving back, actively fundraising for charities like Flutterby (Cystic Fibrosis) through annual cycling challenges, participating in the Doddie Weir Walk, supporting Street Vet, and organising Christmas collections for homeless shelters.

We’re proud of our low staff turnover and the warm, experienced atmosphere we’ve cultivated. Our Clinical Directors are highly supportive of vets, nurses, and support staff alike, recognising and appreciating the vital role each person plays in the success of the team and practice.

Flexible Hours

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week. There will be 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and no out of hours.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Compensation

Up to £32,000 per annum DOE