RVN – Up to £35k

GV Careers Limited; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave including Bank/H

£600 annual CPD allowance

RCVS & VDS fees paid

One additional professional membership

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave packages

Salary up to £35,000 DOE

Job summary

GV Careers Limited is helping a long-established, RCVS-accredited mixed veterinary practice in Paisley, Renfrewshire, recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). The role offers an excellent work‑life balance, superb facilities and real opportunities for career development.

Based at the Paisley branch, you’ll nurse medical and surgical patients, assist vets in theatre, manage pharmacy stock and deliver outstanding patient and client care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration
• Excellent nursing and communication skills
• A proactive approach to patient care
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• A desire to continue developing your clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Nursing medical and surgical patients
• Post-operative patient care
• Assisting vets in theatre and the preparation area
• Pharmacy ordering and stock control
• Caring for isolation patients
• Laboratory work
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care

Skills

RCVS Registered Nurse

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Karl Storz laparoscopy

In-house laboratory

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Dental x-ray

Endoscopy

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Paisley, Renfrewshire | Up to £35,000 DOE

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a modern, well-equipped practice with a genuinely supportive team? We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN to join a long-established, RCVS-accredited mixed practice in Paisley, Renfrewshire, offering an excellent work-life balance, fantastic facilities, and real opportunities for career development.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team committed to delivering outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.

The Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the practice, working alongside experienced vets, nurses, animal care assistants and reception colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Nursing medical and surgical patients
• Post-operative patient care
• Assisting vets in theatre and the preparation area
• Pharmacy ordering and stock control
• Caring for isolation patients
• Laboratory work
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care

You’ll be based primarily at the Paisley branch, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment, creating a modern, purpose-built clinical environment.

Working Pattern

• Full-time – 40 hours per week
• Permanent position
• Based at the Paisley practice
• 1 in 4 weekends
• No on-call duties
• Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working collaboratively within a busy practice.

You’ll ideally have:

• RCVS registration
• Excellent nursing and communication skills
• A proactive approach to patient care
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• A desire to continue developing your clinical skills

Whether you’re an experienced RVN or looking to further your career, additional qualifications and professional development are actively encouraged and fully supported.

Why Apply?

This practice combines the benefits of a long-established, community-focused team with outstanding modern facilities, including:

• Karl Storz laparoscopy equipment
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory
• Ultrasound scanner
• Digital radiography
• Dental x-ray suite
• Endoscopy equipment
• Modern dental facilities

Located in Paisley, just outside Glasgow, you’ll enjoy excellent transport links, easy access to Glasgow International Airport, beautiful countryside, coastal towns and beaches, making this a fantastic place to live and work.

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 6 weeks' annual leave including Bank Holidays
• £600 annual CPD allowance
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• One additional professional membership paid
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced family leave packages

Location: Renfrewshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week