Registered Veterinary Nurse – Neurology at The University of Edinburgh
Job Description
Fixed term: 14 months (maternity cover)
Full time: 35 hours per week, plus 2.5 hours per week of contractual overtime, which is paid on top of salary
Working Monday- Friday 8.30am-5pm (TBC with successful candidate)
Our nurses are required to cover one weekend shift per month, paid as overtime.
The Opportunity:
Are you a passionate and skilled RVN looking to specialise in one of the most dynamic and advanced veterinary neurology services in the UK? We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Neurology and Neurosurgery team on a full-time maternity cover basis.
Our service is one of the largest in the UK, with a team of expert neurologists and neurosurgeons providing outstanding care for patients with neurological conditions such as seizures, spinal injuries, and brain tumours.
What You’ll Do
- Support complex neurological cases
- Assist with advanced imaging and procedures
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapy and oncology
- Help train and support veterinary students, staff and veterinary nursing students
What We Offer
- Access to cutting-edge facilities (MRI, CT, EEG, EMG)
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- The chance to work in a leading referral hospital
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Being an RCVS registered veterinary nurse is essential.
- Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential.
- Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is essential.
Apply Before: 10/09/2025, 23:59
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