Veterinary Nurse

Following the expansion of our nursing team we have a vacancy for a rotating Registered Veterinary Nurse here at the state-of-the-art Small Animal Hospital. The role will suit a motivated individual looking to utilise their clinical skills to deliver exceptional nursing care to our patients. Rotations will include surgical, medical and feline wards, theatre complex (including anaesthesia), oncology, ICU and working alongside our clinicians and nurses in the receiving services (Surgery, Neurology and Internal Medicine).

We would love to hear from anyone considering a career in hospital nursing, to discuss the various possibilities and where your skills fit within our team. Previous referral nursing experience is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be given.

About Us

This is a very busy veterinary referral and teaching hospital which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hospital has a caseload of > 18,000 cases per annum and a turnover in excess of £10M. The hospital is serviced by 83 nursing associated staff, 56 clinicians and 17 management/administrative staff, supporting over 12 clinical specialities and an emergency out of hours first opinion clinic.

Supervision of veterinary care assistants within area(s) of responsibility.

Teaching and supervision of ~ 40 veterinary undergraduate students who are on clinical rotations within the hospital.

Responsible for the individual assessment of a quota of Level 3 Diploma veterinary nursing students each year.

Oversee the smooth running of a nursing service for the referral clients and patients of the Small Animal Hospital.

The Role

The post holder will provide a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff and students. Carry out nursing duties to the highest standard.

Successful Candidate

RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification and fully registered.

Other benefits include:

• UofG Grade 5, £25,138 to £29,605 per annum (plus 6% shift allowance for weekend working).
• 35 hour working week, with one week in four covering a weekend.
• 41 days annual leave
• CPD allowance/ subsidised further education.
• Discounted veterinary fees for own pets.
• Access to 24 hr x 365-day confidential employee support service and a health & wellbeing app
• Excellent transport links to both West End/City living and glorious countryside.
• Plus, a range of benefits available to all University staff (See GU website)
• Participation on the Bank Holiday rota is required (additional payment given)
• As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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 .

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Closing Date: 02 M ay 2024

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