Registered Veterinary Nurse – Ophthalmology

About the Role

Veterinary Vision is welcoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its expanding team at a newly purpose-built referral centre on Glasgow Road. This is a rare opportunity to work in specialist ophthalmology within a supportive, progressive environment that serves referral cases across Glasgow, Cumbria, the North East, and Bamber Bridge.

Working Monday to Friday in 8-hour shifts with no weekend commitments, you’ll have genuine work-life balance whilst developing expertise in a specialist field. Whether you’re an experienced RVN looking for a fresh challenge or someone keen to build advanced skills in ophthalmology, full training and support will be provided—prior eye experience is not required.

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art operating facilities and specialises in all types of ocular surgery. You’ll be joining a friendly, caring team where patient wellbeing is the top priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Support specialist ophthalmology procedures in a state-of-the-art surgical environment
• Provide high-standard patient care across the referral caseload
• Collaborate with the dedicated nursing team and veterinary surgeons
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional standards within the specialist setting
• Develop and deepen expertise in ophthalmic nursing practice

Requirements

• Current RCVS Registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Commitment to high standards of patient care
• Enthusiasm and dedication to specialist practice
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
• No prior ophthalmology experience necessary—training will be provided

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, no weekends
• Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional Development: RCVS & VDS fees paid, external CPD funded, extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme, career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing: Enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders across the group, free annual flu jab
• Financial: Employer contribution pension scheme, choice of paid overtime or time off in lieu (TOIL), staff discount schemes, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary: £29,500 per annum
• Health & Wellness: Life assurance, eyecare voucher scheme, comprehensive wellness programme
• Extras: Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Veterinary Vision operates four dedicated ophthalmology referral centres across Glasgow, Bamber Bridge, Penrith, and Sunderland, providing specialist eye care to practices throughout the UK. The practice is purpose-built with state-of-the-art operating facilities designed to deliver exceptional patient outcomes in a friendly, caring environment.

Veterinary Vision is part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland. Linnaeus is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all team members through Mental Health First Aiders, confidential employee assistance programmes, and a strong culture of pastoral care. The group comprises highly respected clinicians united by a commitment to excellence and a shared purpose: A Better World for Pets.