Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time RVN position offers 35 to 40 hours per week with flexibility to discuss scheduling that works for you. You'll work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am to 4:30pm. The role carries no overnight on-call requirements and only a 1-in-3 weekend rota, making it ideal if you value a genuine work-life balance.

Based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, you'll be collaborating with a close-knit team led by practice owner and Veterinary Surgeon Alemu Shawakena, who brings 6 years of emergency and critical care experience alongside orthopaedic surgery skills. The nursing team consists of a Head Veterinary Nurse, one other RVN, and a student nurse, supported by an experienced administrative team led by practice manager Veronica. The practice has expanded to include a dedicated nursing consult room, underscoring the importance of nurse-led clinics and your clinical leadership.

The practice prioritises exceptional patient and client care while fostering a familial, enjoyable work environment. Your wellbeing matters here, and while clinical standards are maintained, so is genuine work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-focused consultation clinics in the dedicated nursing consult room
• Provide clinical nursing care across the full range of small animal cases
• Collaborate with the surgical and medical teams, including orthopaedic procedures
• Mentor the student nurse and support the wider clinical team
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client communication

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Demonstrated experience in small animal nursing
• Ability to work flexibly within a busy practice environment
• Commitment to excellent patient and client care

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• CPD allowance and support for advancing clinical interests
• Contributory pension scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE 40 hours per week), increasing to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays after 2 years' service
• Birthday day off
• Paid professional membership fees
• Staff pet discount in practice
• Free car parking
• 20% discount across the Pets at Home Group and participating high street retailers
• No overnight on-call, only 1-in-3 weekend rota

About the Practice

Vets4Pets Paisley Phoenix is a small animal practice serving the Paisley and Renfrewshire area. The practice is part of the Pets at Home Group and has invested in modern facilities, including dedicated nursing consultation spaces. Under the leadership of Alemu Shawakena, the team combines emergency and critical care expertise with orthopaedic and general small animal work, creating a diverse and stimulating caseload for all clinical team members.

The practice is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds are valued and where exceptional talent is recognised and developed. The culture emphasises both clinical excellence and genuine support for staff wellbeing.