Description
Veterinary Nurse - Port Glasgow
Salary: £12,000 – £17,000 per year (part-time)
Location: Greenock, Scotland
Hours: Part-time, weekend shifts (average of 18 hours per week – flexible)
Key Highlights:
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Flexible weekend role with an average of 18 hours per week and supportive scheduling.
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Purpose-built facility with modern equipment including laparoscopic kit, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house lab.
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Strong focus on personal growth with encouragement for further qualifications.
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Beautiful location with easy transport links and access to coastlines, national parks, and Glasgow city.
Key Benefits:
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6 weeks' paid holiday (pro rata), including bank holidays
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£600 annual CPD allowance
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Private medical insurance
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Paid RCVS and VDS fees, plus one other membership
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Enhanced family leave policies
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Discounted veterinary care services and products
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Relocation support available
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Company pension and employee assistance for health and wellbeing
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On-site parking and sick pay
The Role:
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to work part-time weekends while contributing to a close-knit and skilled clinical team. The practice provides a high standard of first opinion care to a loyal client base and encourages a collaborative approach to both medical and surgical cases.
Duties will be rotated and include inpatient care, surgical and theatre assistance, stock control, lab work, and isolation care. The team fosters professional development, with additional qualifications supported and encouraged.
Responsibilities:
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Deliver excellent care for post-operative and medical inpatients
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Assist in surgical and theatre preparation and procedures
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Maintain and manage pharmacy stock and orders
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Conduct lab work including haematology and biochemistry
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Care for isolation patients following practice protocols
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Work collaboratively with the team to support the smooth running of the weekend rota
Skills & Experience:
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RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
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Team player with a positive, proactive approach
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Comfortable working independently during quieter periods
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Eager to learn and develop professionally
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Previous experience in a busy clinical setting is an advantage but not essential
How to Apply
For further details or to submit your application, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [email protected].
Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague for this role and receive a £250 referral bonus. Terms and conditions apply*.
Ref: JOB-37849
