Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Balfron is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join their dedicated team. Responsibilities include nurse consultations, assisting with surgeries, monitoring anaesthetics, and providing inpatient care. This full-time role offers benefits like generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance. The practice promotes a friendly team environment and is located close to Glasgow, offering both rural charm and urban convenience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic nurse with experience in consultations and assisting operations.
• Ability to monitor anaesthetics appropriately.
• Experience in in-patient care and cleaning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations for various pet cases.
• Assist in operations and monitor anaesthesia for patients.
• Provide in-patient care and maintain cleanliness in the practice.

Skills

Nurse consultations

Assisting with operations

Monitoring anaesthetics

In-patient care

Cleaning duties

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our dedicated team at Jackson Vets in a lovely new, purpose-built practice in Balfron, featuring dedicated imaging, dental, and operating suites, as well as separate dog and cat wards.

The successful applicant's duties will include nurse consultations, assisting with operations and monitoring anaesthetics, in-patient care, and cleaning duties. We do not do out-of-hours at Jackson Vets, but there will be an option to join the out-of-hours rota at Doune if keen to do so.

We are a small, welcoming team, and our lovely clients reflect this friendly environment.

Purpose-built for amazing care

Established in 1985, Jackson Vets moved to the current modern premises in Balfron in October 2024, providing veterinary services for over 30 years. We understand our clients' needs, offering 24-hour emergency call-out services with a team of experienced veterinary surgeons and support staff for all kinds of pets.

Balfron offers a perfect mix of rural charm and urban convenience, just 25 minutes from Glasgow with excellent transport links. Located near the Trossachs and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, it's ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and water sports, or exploring natural landscapes. Whether you prefer Glasgow's vibrant cultural scene or Scotland's tranquil outdoors, Balfron offers the best of both worlds.

Working hours

This full-time position involves 40 hours per week, including a share of Saturday mornings.

Because our people matter

We value our team as essential to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
• Colleague wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Certificate support
• Learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices