Veterinary Nurse - Pet Practice
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 180373 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Nurse - Pet Practice
Vacancy Reference: 180373
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £27,319 - £31,236 per annum, plus 6% weekend shift allowance.
This post is full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and some Saturday mornings) and open ended (permanent).
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join the team at the Small Animal Clinic on a full time and permanent basis. The post holder will be providing a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff and students and will be responsible for providing and overseeing the complete nursing care of patients within a recognised specialism in a busy hospital environment.
The successful candidate will have RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification, will be fully registered and will have the ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the knowledge and skills in a previous veterinary nurse role.
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-pet-practice
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Nurse - Pet Practice
Vacancy Reference: 180373
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £27,319 - £31,236 per annum, plus 6% weekend shift allowance.
This post is full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and some Saturday mornings) and open ended (permanent).
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join the team at the Small Animal Clinic on a full time and permanent basis. The post holder will be providing a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff and students and will be responsible for providing and overseeing the complete nursing care of patients within a recognised specialism in a busy hospital environment.
The successful candidate will have RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification, will be fully registered and will have the ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the knowledge and skills in a previous veterinary nurse role.
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-pet-practice
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
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