Full-time RVN - Greenock, Inverclyde

Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse – Greenock

Abbey Veterinary Group in Greenock is seeking a proactive and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a dedicated team within a well-established Mixed Practice. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Greenock, Inverclyde, offering a varied nursing role alongside supportive colleagues and modern clinical facilities. It will suit a nurse looking to contribute to high standards of first opinion care while developing their skills within a friendly environment.

Key Details

- Role: Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse

- Location: Greenock, Inverclyde

- Working Pattern: Full-time

- Hours: 40 hours per week

- Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends, Saturday 8.00 am to 3.00 pm and Sunday 9.00 am to 12.30 pm

- OOH: No on-call duties

- Salary: £26,000 to £33,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers a well-rounded nursing workload with the chance to support both medical and surgical patients, assist in theatre and prep, and take an active part in lab work and pharmacy management. There is also clear scope to help develop nurse consultations and nurse clinics, with support for further qualifications.

About the Role

You will work from a rota-based structure covering post-operative care for medical and surgical patients, theatre and prep support, and isolation nursing. The role also includes ordering and stock control for pharmacy supplies, as well as laboratory duties.

The team is looking to expand nurse consultations and develop a range of nurse clinics. Personal development is actively encouraged, and further qualifications will be welcomed.

About the Practice

The practice is RCVS accredited and operates as a friendly Mixed Practice with surgeries in Paisley and Greenock. Clinical facilities include two operating theatres with multi-parameter monitors, laparoscopy equipment for lap spays, a fully equipped laboratory, ultrasound scanner, digital radiography, and a dedicated dental x-ray unit.

You will be joining a supportive network of vets, nurses, ACAs and receptionists, with a strong focus on delivering excellent first opinion care to patients and a reliable service to long-standing clients.

Working in Greenock, Inverclyde

Greenock offers a practical base for veterinary professionals who want access to both coastal surroundings and straightforward transport links. The town has bus, train and ferry connections to nearby locations including Glasgow, Dunoon and Largs, and Glasgow is around 45 minutes away by car. This makes the area suitable for candidates who may wish to commute or enjoy a wider choice of places to live within reach of the role.

Benefits

- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

- £600 CPD allowance per annum

- Health Shield contributions for health and wellbeing treatments

- RCVS and VDS membership paid

- One other membership subscription

- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

- Discounted veterinary fees

- My Perks discounts and cashback

- Cycle to Work scheme

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of nursing duties will I be doing?

The role includes post-operative care for medical and surgical patients, theatre and prep support, pharmacy stock control, isolation nursing and lab work.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No on-call duties are required.

Is this a permanent or locum position?

This is a permanent full-time position.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The practice has two operating theatres, multi-parameter monitors, laparoscopy equipment, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography and a dedicated dental X-ray unit.

Is there scope for career development?

Yes. Nurse consultations and nurse clinics are being developed, and further qualifications are welcomed.

If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a permanent role with a supportive team, modern facilities and room to develop, this opportunity deserves your attention. Apply now to find out more.

Job Reference No: JN-35392