Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Greenock, Inverclyde
Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 DOE | Full-Time | No On-Call | Excellent Development Opportunities

Registered Veterinary Nurse Opportunity in Greenock

Are you a proactive and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive and well-established mixed practice? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team delivering high-quality first opinion care to a loyal client base.

This full-time permanent role offers a varied caseload, excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for professional development, including support for further qualifications and nurse-led clinics.

The Role

This is a hands-on nursing role where you will be fully involved in all aspects of clinical care and day-to-day practice life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Caring for medical and surgical patients
• Monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in theatre
• Preparation for surgical procedures
• Inpatient and post-operative care
• Nursing isolation patients
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Pharmacy stock ordering and control
• Supporting and developing nurse consultations and clinics
• Providing outstanding client care and education

This role offers the opportunity to utilise your nursing skills fully in a supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Hours & Work Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Permanent position
• 1 in 4 weekends:
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • Sunday: 9:00am – 12:30pm
• No on-call duties

The rota provides a great balance between a varied clinical workload and personal time.

The Practice & Team

You’ll be joining an RCVS-accredited, long-established practice with a strong reputation for excellent patient care and outstanding client service.

The wider team includes:

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons
• Registered Veterinary Nurses
• Animal Care Assistants
• Reception and support staff

The practice is exceptionally well equipped with:

• Two fully equipped operating theatres
• Multi-parameter monitoring
• Karl Storz laparoscopy equipment
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound scanner
• Dedicated dental X-ray
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Advanced haematology, biochemistry and electrolyte analysers

This is a collaborative and welcoming environment where personal growth and ongoing learning are actively encouraged.

Why Join This Practice?

• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Excellent clinical facilities and varied caseload
• Opportunity to develop nurse consultations and clinics
• Encouragement and funding for further qualifications
• Loyal, long-standing client base
• Part of a respected veterinary group with strong career progression opportunities

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £26,000 to £33,000 depending on experience
• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• £600 CPD allowance per year
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• One additional professional membership paid
• Health Shield cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Retail, travel and entertainment discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Excellent wellbeing and career support

About You

You will be:

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Compassionate and proactive
• Confident in theatre, anaesthesia and inpatient care
• Keen to develop nurse clinics and consultations
• Interested in further professional development
• A supportive team player with excellent communication skills

Applications from newly qualified and experienced RVNs are both welcomed.

Apply Now

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role within a friendly and progressive practice, this could be the ideal next step in your veterinary nursing career.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact:

Luke Stewart
01904 570056
l.stewart@purovets.com

View more veterinary nursing opportunities:
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

£250 referral bonus available if you recommend a successful candidate (T&Cs apply).

Reference: JOB-57297