Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This Registered Veterinary Nurse position at PDSA Glasgow Shamrock Street offers a wide mix of clinical work, from nurse consultations and inpatient care to dispensing medication and assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery. It is a role for a qualified RVN who enjoys variety, communicates well with colleagues and clients, and likes supporting others in a busy environment.

You will be working in a charity setting that focuses on helping pets and people in financial hardship. The pace is fast, the work is rewarding, and the team is looking for someone who can lead by example, keep pets calm, keep owners informed, and contribute ideas that help the hospital use its resources well.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across the hospital, including nurse consultations, inpatient care and theatre support.
• Assist with Schedule 3 surgery.
• Dispense medications as part of day to day clinical work.
• Support and communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Help keep pets calm and owners informed.
• Share skills, support others and lead by example in a busy, purpose led setting.
• Look for improvements and efficiencies in how resources are used.

Requirements

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of colleagues and clients.
• Comfort working in a busy hospital environment with a varied caseload.
• Willingness to support others and lead by example.
• Interest in animal welfare and in supporting a charity focused mission.

Benefits

• Salary of £27,455 to £31,958.
• Part time fixed term contract for 18 months.
• 22.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days from Monday to Friday.
• A consistent set day off each week, agreed in advance.
• CPD allowance of three days plus £500 per year.
• Full payment of RCVS fees.
• Access to extensive internal CPD plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day.
• PDSA pension contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
• Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
• Flexible working options to support work life balance and individual circumstances.

About the Practice

PDSA is a charity that has provided veterinary care for pets whose owners are in financial hardship for over a century. The organisation is expanding its reach and is focused on helping even more people and pets stay together when times are tough.

PDSA Glasgow Shamrock Street is described as a highly collaborative and effective hospital, with varied clinical interests across the team and plenty of shared learning and case discussion. The hospital is modern and well equipped, with separate dog and cat kennelling, in house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.