VETERINARY NURSE (SPECIALISING IN ANAESTHESIA)

The University of Liverpool; Neston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse specializing in anaesthesia to join their state-of-the-art Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The role involves providing anaesthesia and analgesia in theatre and diagnostic imaging, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment. Applicants must be flexible with shifts and have relevant experience. This permanent position offers 26 days holiday and additional benefits, with a salary range of £29,588- £33,951 per annum.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with relevant experience in anaesthesia.
• Flexible in shift patterns and available to work weekends, bank holidays and university closed days.
• Able to work a 35-hour week, plus 26 days holiday.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of anaesthesia and analgesia to diverse referral caseloads in theatre and diagnostic imaging.
• Use monitoring equipment including blood gas analysis, intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring, capnography and ECG.
• Perform anaesthesia and analgesia techniques such as monitoring anaesthesia, locoregional techniques, and pain scoring.

Skills

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Experience in anaesthesia

Flexible in shift patterns

Tools

Blood gas analysis

Capnography

Invasive blood pressure monitoring

ECG

Job description

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
INSTITUTE OF INFECTION, VETERINARY AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCE

VETERINARY NURSE (SPECIALISING IN ANAESTHESIA)

Grade 5 £29,588- £33,951 pa

This post is based at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the Leahurst Campus near Neston, Wirral. This is an exciting opportunity to join the anaesthesia team in our busy state‑of‑the‑art hospital. You will be predominantly based in theatre and diagnostic imaging, providing the delivery of anaesthesia and analgesia to our diverse referral caseload, from Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Dermatology. The nurse will be involved in the range of anaesthesia and analgesia techniques, such as monitoring anaesthesia, locoregional techniques, infusions and pain scoring, and will be using the state‑of‑the‑art monitoring equipment including blood gas analysis, intra‑arterial (invasive) blood pressure monitoring, capnography and ECG to ensure the best possible care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of anaesthesia and analgesia to diverse referral caseloads in theatre and diagnostic imaging.
• Use monitoring equipment including blood gas analysis, intra‑arterial blood pressure monitoring, capnography and ECG.
• Perform anaesthesia and analgesia techniques such as monitoring anaesthesia, locoregional techniques, infusions and pain scoring.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with relevant experience in anaesthesia.
• Flexible in shift patterns and available to work weekends, bank holidays and university closed days.
• Able to work a 35‑hour week, plus 26 days holiday, pension and additional benefits.

The post is a permanent post and will be available from 9th February 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Application Information

Job Ref: 103713
Closing Date: 7 January 2026

For general information about the SATH visit http://www.liv.ac.uk/sath/.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk