Registered Veterinary Nurse – Ophthalmology

About the Role

Veterinary Vision Glasgow is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its newly opened, state-of-the-art referral ophthalmology centre. This is a daytime-only Monday to Friday role with no weekend commitments—a genuine rarity in veterinary nursing. You’ll be working in a brand-new purpose-built facility on Glasgow Road, supporting specialist eye surgery cases referred from across Glasgow, Cumbria, the North East, and Bamber Bridge.

Whether you’re already passionate about ophthalmology or simply keen to develop specialist skills, this role welcomes you. No prior eye experience is necessary; full training and mentorship will be provided by a friendly, professional, and dedicated nursing team. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where high standards of patient care are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support for specialist ophthalmology referral cases across a multi-site service (Glasgow, Bamber Bridge, Penrith, Sunderland)
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care for ocular surgery cases
• Support the ophthalmology surgical team in a state-of-the-art operating facility
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient welfare and clinical excellence
• Work within a collaborative referral nursing team environment

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and genuine passion for high standards of patient care
• Previous ophthalmology experience is not required; training will be provided

Benefits

• Work–Life Balance: 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, no weekends
• Flexible Overtime: Choice of paid overtime or time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Holiday & Leave: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional Development: RCVS & VDS fees paid, external CPD funded, extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career Progression: Clear development opportunities within a specialist referral setting
• Financial Security: Employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay
• Family Support: Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellbeing Programmes: Employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme
• Additional Perks: Staff discount schemes, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Veterinary Vision is a dedicated ophthalmology referral service operating four specialist centres across the UK: Glasgow, Bamber Bridge, Penrith, and Sunderland. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art operating facilities for all types of ocular surgery and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care within a caring, supportive environment. Veterinary Vision is part of the Linnaeus group, a company of Mars Veterinary Health, which prioritises the physical and mental wellbeing of all team members through dedicated support services and professional development opportunities.