Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

PDSA Glasgow, Shamrock Street is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to providing vital veterinary care for pets whose owners are facing financial hardship. This is a part-time, permanent role working 4 days per week (30 hours total) with predictable finishing times and no out-of-hours or overnight commitments. You'll work across a busy hospital environment, supporting nurse consultations, inpatient care, dispensing, and theatre assistance including Schedule 3 surgery, but with the flexibility to discuss working patterns that suit your needs.

The role includes a 1 in 7-8 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday, 8am-6pm, with paid time off in lieu), but weekday shifts are straightforward: typically 7.5 hours between 8:30am and 6pm, with any extra hours returned as time off. You'll be part of a close-knit team with varied clinical interests, giving you access to a wide pool of knowledge and case discussion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care during nurse consultations and inpatient treatment
• Assist in theatre and with Schedule 3 surgical procedures
• Dispense medications and manage pharmacy duties
• Keep patients calm and owners informed throughout their care
• Contribute to the hospital's efficiency by suggesting improvements and supporting resource management
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maintain smooth operations

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification and RCVS registration
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of cases in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to charitable values
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues

Benefits

• Salary: £27,455 to £31,958 per annum (pro rata for 30 hours per week)
• CPD allowance of 3 days and £500 per year, plus RCVS fees fully paid
• Extensive internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
• Generous pension contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Life assurance providing 4 times your annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance and access to staff veterinary services
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts via the Fetch benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

About the Practice

PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) is a leading UK charity providing veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. Operating for over a century, PDSA is expanding its reach to help more people and pets when times are tough. PDSA Glasgow, Shamrock Street is a highly collaborative, modern hospital with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The team culture is supportive and people-focused, with an emphasis on shared learning and meaningful work.