Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

About the Role

You’ll join PDSA Glasgow as a Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader, supporting the Head Nurse in leading part of the nursing team through a busy, varied shift pattern designed to support work-life balance. This is a temporary full-time position running for 15 months, offering a genuine opportunity to develop leadership experience within a mission-led organisation that has been providing veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship for over a century.

Your focus will be on delivering efficient, professional and caring nursing services that align with PDSA’s values and procedures. The hospital is modern and well-equipped, featuring separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. You’ll work within a highly collaborative environment where case discussion, shared learning and varied clinical interests are actively encouraged—creating an ideal setting for both supporting your team and developing your own knowledge.

A key part of your role will involve embedding Pet Wellbeing services across the hospital, fostering a culture of prevention, education and proactive healthcare. You’ll help coordinate day-to-day workflow, encourage appropriate financial contributions from clients, and maintain the high standards of hospital hygiene and equipment management that PDSA is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead part of the nursing team (Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants) delivering theatre support, inpatient care and consultation services
• Support the Head Nurse and deputise when needed, taking on senior responsibilities as required
• Coordinate day-to-day hospital workflow, ensuring smooth operations across all nursing areas
• Coach and mentor nursing team members, provide clear feedback and lead by example in clinical standards and client care
• Maintain hospital hygiene, cleanliness and equipment standards to PDSA specifications
• Embed and champion Pet Wellbeing services, promoting prevention-focused and proactive healthcare
• Support clients with appropriate financial guidance in line with practice policies
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture and participate in case discussions and shared learning

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Demonstrated strong clinical performance and commitment to teamwork
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a busy environment
• Confident leadership style with genuine enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring others
• Ability to work flexibly including varied shift patterns
• Passion for PDSA’s mission and values, with a commitment to making a difference to pets and their owners in the community

Benefits

• Salary: £32,220–£35,582 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
• Holiday: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
• CPD Support: Three days and £500 per year for professional development, plus payment of full RCVS registration fees, ensuring you’re never out of pocket. Access to extensive internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• Pension: Generous options with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Life Assurance: Cover providing four times your annual salary
• Special Leave: Three paid days annually—Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
• Wellbeing: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible Working: Options available to support your individual circumstances and work-life balance
• Staff Perks: 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance, access to staff veterinary services, and retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform

About the Practice

PDSA Glasgow is a highly collaborative and modern small animal hospital located on Shamrock Street. The team is made up of clinical professionals with varied interests, creating an environment rich in knowledge-sharing and case discussion. The hospital is equipped with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment, allowing you to work with a breadth of cases and procedures.

PDSA has been at the heart of UK veterinary care for over a century, providing vital services to pets of people in financial hardship. The organisation is on an ambitious journey to expand its reach and impact, working with passionate individuals committed to embedding positive change and shaping a future-focused PDSA.