Registered Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Cover

Registered Veterinary Nurse / Veterinary Care Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Join Our Friendly Independent Small Animal Practice

We are seeking a confident, compassionate and enthusiastic veterinary professional to join our truly independent small animal practice on a fixed-term maternity cover contract of approximately 12 months.

Our well-established practice is proud to provide an exceptional standard of care to a loyal, long-standing client base. We are a small, supportive team with wonderful clients and a genuine commitment to both patient care and staff wellbeing.

Located in a rural setting within easy commuting distance of Glasgow, this role offers an excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours commitments and only 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.

We are ideally looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), although qualified Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) and experienced veterinary nurses will also be considered.

The Role

We are flexible regarding working hours and welcome applications from candidates seeking either:

Full-time hours (minimum 35 hours per week), or

Part-time hours (approximately 20-30 hours per week)

The exact working pattern can be discussed to suit both the successful candidate and the needs of the practice.

**Key Responsibilities (dependent on qualification)**

Assist veterinary surgeons during consultations, surgical procedures and diagnostic investigations.

Administer medications, vaccinations and treatments as prescribed.

Monitor anaesthesia and provide high-quality peri-operative nursing care.

Provide compassionate inpatient and recovery care.

Collect and process laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing.

Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.

Educate and support clients on preventative healthcare, nutrition and responsible pet ownership.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, infection control and equipment care.

Assist with appointment scheduling, stock management and other administrative duties as required.

Contribute positively to a supportive team environment and deliver excellent client care.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

Be an RVN (preferred), qualified VCA or experienced veterinary nurse.

Have previous experience working within a veterinary practice.

Be confident communicating with members of the public and delivering excellent customer service.

Demonstrate strong clinical nursing skills and attention to detail.

Be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy practice environment.

Show compassion, professionalism and a genuine commitment to animal welfare.

Have a positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

Please note: Previous experience working in a veterinary practice and dealing directly with the public is essential for this role.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Supportive and friendly working environment.

Excellent work-life balance.

No out-of-hours work.

Opportunity to work within a well-established independent practice with a loyal client base.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV together with a covering letter explaining your experience and why you are interested in joining our practice.

We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our passion for providing outstanding veterinary care and client service.

Pay: Up to £31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

– Company pension
– Employee discount

Work Location: In person