Registered Veterinary Nurse - Dundee
Registered Veterinary NursePermanent
Dundee, Tayside & Fife
Job Description
A rewarding opportunity is available for a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy charitable Small Animal Practice in Dundee on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers strong clinical variety, flexible working patterns and the chance to contribute to a service that supports pets and owners in need. If you are looking for a supportive environment where your nursing skills will be used across a broad caseload, this could be a strong next step.
Key Details
- Working Pattern: Part-time, with flexible working patterns to be agreed.
- Hours: 30 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours depending on individual preferences and service requirements.
- Contract: Temporary, 12-month fixed-term position.
- Duties: Theatre nursing, inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, nurse-led clinics, preventative healthcare, pharmacy and medication management, emergency and urgent patient care, client education and responsible pet ownership support.
- Salary: £27,455–£31,958 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is a varied nursing role within a high-volume hospital environment where no two days will be the same. You will work with an experienced clinical team and have the opportunity to develop your skills across medical, surgical and emergency cases.
About the Role
You will provide nursing support across inpatient care, patient monitoring, theatre work and diagnostic imaging. The role also includes Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate, radiography, nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
Additional responsibilities include pharmacy and medication management, emergency and urgent patient care, client education and promoting responsible pet ownership. The caseload is broad, which will suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values clinical variety and teamwork.
The successful candidate must be RCVS-registered and bring a compassionate, practical and welfare-focused approach to patient care. At least 12 months of UK small animal practice experience is desirable.
About the Practice
This is a busy charitable Small Animal Practice with a long-standing commitment to providing veterinary care for pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. The hospital manages a high volume of patients and a wide range of medical, surgical and emergency cases.
Facilities include separate dog and cat kennelling areas, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The clinical team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues, with teamwork, case discussion and shared learning actively encouraged.
Working in Dundee
Dundee offers a practical base for veterinary professionals seeking a city role with access to a broad local community. It has transport links across Tayside and beyond, and it will suit candidates who want a hospital-based position within reach of surrounding areas for commuting. The location is well placed for anyone looking to combine city living with access to a varied clinical environment.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional five days.
- Three additional paid days each year, including a Wellbeing Day, Celebration Day and Volunteering Day.
- £500 CPD allowance and three CPD days annually.
- Extensive internal training programmes.
- Discounted attendance at BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- RCVS registration fees fully paid.
- Employer pension contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%.
- Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
- Private medical cover.
- 24/7 wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme through AXA Health.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts.
- Discounted pet insurance.
- Access to staff veterinary services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of caseload will I be working with?
You will be supporting a broad medical, surgical and emergency caseload in a busy hospital environment. The role includes inpatient care, theatre nursing, imaging and nurse-led clinics.
Is flexible working available?
Yes. The working pattern is flexible and will be agreed with the successful candidate.
What experience is required?
You must be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse. At least 12 months of UK small animal practice experience is desirable.
What facilities are available at the hospital?
Facilities include separate dog and cat kennelling areas, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
Is this a permanent or temporary position?
This is a temporary 12-month fixed-term position.
If you are an RCVS-registered Registered Veterinary Nurse who values clinical variety, teamwork and a flexible working pattern, this opportunity is well worth considering. Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary career.
Job Reference No: JN-35975
Job location
Dundee, Tayside & Fife
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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