Registered Veterinary Nurse – 40h, Nurse Clinics & Growth
Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Greenock, Inverclyde Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 DOE Full-Time No On-Call Excellent Development Opportunities
Registered Veterinary Nurse Opportunity in Greenock
Are you a proactive and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive and well-established mixed practice? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team delivering high-quality first opinion care to a loyal client base.
This full-time permanent role offers a varied caseload, excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for professional development, including support for further qualifications and nurse-led clinics.
The Role
This is a hands on nursing role where you will be fully involved in all aspects of clinical care and day to day practice life.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Caring for medical and surgical patients
- Monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in theatre
- Preparation for surgical procedures
- Inpatient and post operative care
- Nursing isolation patients
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Pharmacy stock ordering and control
- Supporting and developing nurse consultations and clinics
- Providing outstanding client care and education
This role offers the opportunity to utilise your nursing skills fully in a supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.
Hours & Work Pattern
- Full time, 40 hours per week
- Permanent position
- 1 in 4 weekends:
- Saturday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:30pm
- No on call duties
The rota provides a great balance between a varied clinical workload and personal time.
The Practice & Team
You’ll be joining an RCVS accredited, long established practice with a strong reputation for excellent patient care and outstanding client service.
The wider team includes:
- Experienced Veterinary Surgeons
- Registered Veterinary Nurses
- Animal Care Assistants
- Reception and support staff
The practice is exceptionally well equipped with:
- Two fully equipped operating theatres
- Multi parameter monitoring
- Karl Storz laparoscopy equipment
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound scanner
- Dedicated dental X ray
- Comprehensive in house laboratory
- Advanced haematology, biochemistry and electrolyte analysers
This is a collaborative and welcoming environment where personal growth and ongoing learning are actively encouraged.
Why Join This Practice?
- Supportive and friendly team culture
- Excellent clinical facilities and varied caseload
- Opportunity to develop nurse consultations and clinics
- Encouragement and funding for further qualifications
- Loyal, long standing client base
- Part of a respected veterinary group with strong career progression opportunities
Salary & Benefits
- Salary from £26,000 to £33,000 depending on experience
- 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- £600 CPD allowance per year
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- One additional professional membership paid
- Health Shield cash plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Retail, travel and entertainment discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Excellent wellbeing and career support
About You
You will be:
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Compassionate and proactive
- Confident in theatre, anaesthesia and inpatient care
- Keen to develop nurse clinics and consultations
- Interested in further professional development
- A supportive team player with excellent communication skills
Applications from newly qualified and experienced RVNs are both welcomed.
Apply Now
If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role within a friendly and progressive practice, this could be the ideal next step in your veterinary nursing career.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Luke Stewart
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£250 referral bonus available if you recommend a successful candidate (T&Cs apply).
Reference: JOB-57297
