College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences - School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Vacancy: Senior Veterinary Nurse (Wards)
Reference: 196275
Salary: Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum + 6% allowance for working weekends
Location: Small Animal Hospital
This post is full time and Open ended (permanent).
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all ward patients, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care
* Champion infection control, hygiene and patient safety
* Coordinate workflow across clinical services, including planned and emergency cases
* Liaise with reception regarding admissions, discharges and client visits
* Lead and support nursing colleagues to ensure robust care plans are in place
* Actively develop your own skills through CPD and cross-service experience
Benefits
* 35-hour working week
* 41 days annual leave
* CPD allowance / subsidised further education
* Discounted veterinary fees for own pets
* Generous employers’ pension
The working pattern is primarily Monday to Friday with weekends worked according to our senior nurse rota.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 28th April 2026
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