Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Paisley, Renfrewshire
About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking a proactive and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its established team in Paisley, Renfrewshire
.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week
, based primarily at the Paisley practice. The rota includes 1 in 4 weekends with no on-call duties
, offering a good balance alongside a varied clinical nursing caseload.

The role covers medical and surgical nursing, theatre and preparation duties, inpatient care, laboratory work and pharmacy stock management.

Salary:
Up to £35,000 DOE
Location:
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Schedule: 40 hours per week; 1 in 4 weekends; no on-call duties
Benefits: 6 weeks' holiday, £600 CPD allowance, RCVS and VDS fees paid, Health Cash Plan and enhanced family leave

The practice is an RCVS-accredited mixed veterinary practice providing first-opinion care to an established client base.

The Paisley site has recently undergone a major refurbishment
, creating a modern clinical environment with an extensive range of diagnostic and surgical equipment.

Facilities include Karl Storz laparoscopy equipment for laparoscopic spays, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and a fully equipped in-house laboratory providing haematology, biochemistry, electrolyte and therapeutic monitoring capabilities. Modern dental equipment and instrumentation are also available.

The wider team includes Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, animal care colleagues and experienced reception staff, providing a supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to medical and surgical patients

• Caring for patients throughout postoperative recovery

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and preparation areas

• Monitoring hospitalised patients

• Providing appropriate care for isolation patients

• Undertaking in-house laboratory work

• Supporting diagnostic procedures

• Managing pharmacy ordering and stock control

• Maintaining accurate patient and clinical records

• Supporting infection prevention and clinical hygiene standards

• Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues

• Working collaboratively with the wider veterinary team

• Participating in the 1 in 4 weekend rota

The successful candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with a proactive, compassionate and organised approach to patient care.

You should be comfortable working across a varied first-opinion nursing caseload, including medical and surgical inpatient care, theatre, laboratory duties and patient monitoring
.

Strong teamwork and communication skills are important, alongside a commitment to maintaining excellent clinical and welfare standards.

Professional development is actively encouraged, making the position particularly suitable for an RVN interested in undertaking further qualifications or developing additional clinical skills
.

The package includes:

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

• Permanent, full-time position

• 40 hours per week

• 1 in 4 weekends

• No on-call duties

• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays

• £600 annual CPD allowance

• Support for further qualifications

• RCVS membership paid

• VDS membership paid

• One additional professional membership subscription

• Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Shopping, travel and entertainment discounts and cashback

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Modern, recently refurbished clinical facilities