Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia) to join their Small Animal Hospital team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment focused on referral anaesthesia. Key responsibilities include providing peri-anaesthetic care, monitoring patients, and participating in a rotation through key hospital areas. The ideal candidate should be passionate about animal care and willing to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Competitive benefits and allowances are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

41 days of leave

20% staff discount on veterinary services

CPD allowance

Subsidised further education

Qualifications

• Passionate about referral anaesthesia in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Desirable but not essential to have referral or anaesthesia experience.
• Motivated to develop or further a career in referral anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-anaesthetic care to patients.
• Monitor patients during the anaesthesia process.
• Administer analgesia as required.
• Support recovery nursing for animals.
• Rotate through key hospital areas as part of the nursing rota.
• Work in a busy referral theatre alongside specialists.

Skills

Referral anaesthesia experience

Patient monitoring

Recovery nursing

Job description

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)

Reference: 189073
Salary: Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata + 6% allowance for working weekend
Location: Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow

Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday) and open ended (permanent).

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.

Responsibilities

• peri‑anaesthetic care
• patient monitoring
• analgesia
• recovery nursing
• rotation through key hospital areas and weekend work as part of the nursing rota.
• Work within a busy referral theatre/treatment area complex alongside specialist clinicians on a wide range of advanced cases.

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?

• 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:

Email: [e-mail]

Sharon Smith – 0141 330 5391

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-anaesthesia-5785734?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 19th February 2026

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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