Registered Veterinary Nurse – Dick Vet General Practice at The University of Edinburgh

Part-time: 22.5 hours per week, with additional 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

Fixed term: 14 month (Maternity Cover)

Do you relish patient care and thrive on attention to detail?

Are you eager to nurse patients needing that little bit more care and attention?

If so, this job could be ideal for you.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a general practice nurse for a 14 month fixed term maternity cover to join our team.

The Dick Vet General Practice (DVGP) is a first opinion practice within the Hospital for Small Animals.

You will receive comprehensive training and induction with friendly, knowledgeable staff.  You need the ability to work under your own initiative and be an active member of the nursing and DVGP team. You will be required to work primarily in our dog and cat practice (DVGP) but nursing support in other areas of the hospital may occasionally be required.

We are proud that our Registered Veterinary Nurses are now leading in pay, setting Edinburgh University a front-runner in the veterinary field.

The post holder will participate in a Saturday morning rota on a shared basis with existing practice nursing staff. Flexibility in working hours (day shifts only) will be required.

The salary range for this post is £34,610 – £39,906 pro rata per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Must be an RCVS registered veterinary nurse (RVN) 
• Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential 
• Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is a must.   
• General nursing experience
• Organisational skills