Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Taylor Veterinary Practice offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our large, friendly, and welcoming team of over 60 staff. Located in the southside of Glasgow, we are proud to be one of the world’s oldest veterinary practices, having served our community’s animals for nearly two centuries.
Overview
Join a Team Rich in Experience and Support. Work alongside an experienced management team supporting 17 vets and 12 RVNs, complemented by skilled ANAs, receptionists, an accounts manager, and insurance and pet health club administrators. Our team delivers exceptional patient care across our busy main branch in Cathkin and three consulting-only branches in East Kilbride and Clarkston. Flexibility to travel between these sites is essential to fully embrace this role.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience across small animal care, including consultations, surgery, emergency care, and reception duties—building a broad and rewarding skill set. Our supportive, close-knit team prioritises collaboration, ongoing education, and a positive workplace culture where your contributions are truly valued. We’re particularly keen to hear from applicants passionate about leading nurse clinics.
Working arrangement
This full-time role involves a 40-hour workweek spread over 4 or 5 days, with a Saturday rota of 12 shifts per year. There are no out-of-hours duties, as emergency care is covered externally by VetsNow Glasgow.
Benefits
* 6.8 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – rewards gateway with discounts and cashback
* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Required/Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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