Explore your full potential
At Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic in Bearsden, we are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide excellent clinical care for our patients and support the veterinary team. Your day-to-day duties and responsibilities will include carrying out consultations, theatre work, lab diagnostics, assisting with radiographs, assisting with laparoscopic procedures, maintaining stock, assisting with client queries. You will enjoy working as part of a busy team and possess the confidence to work within a smaller team as the position may require the successful candidate to support our branch clinics if requested.
Rota patterns that work for you
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your personal needs and priorities. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible work patterns, we are committed to finding the right solution for you.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to take on a full-time permanent role, working 38 hours per week over 5 days, with the option to condense these hours over 4 days if preferred. The shifts will be varied between 8:30am-7:00pm Monday-Friday. You will be included in a share of 1 in 3 weekends (Saturday) and no out of hours. We are also open to part time candidates looking to work around their lifestyle.
Why join us?
Glenbrae has been established since 1990 and we are a busy 3-site practice with Tier 2 RCVS accreditation. We became part of the IVC Evidensia family in 2019 which has helped us by providing many opportunities for clinical excellence and development within our teams. Our mission is to provide outstanding conventional and holistic care from a local friendly and caring team. Our services include laparoscopy, dental radiography, ultrasonography including specialist input, endoscopy, digital radiography, laser therapy and acupuncture, stem cell therapy and a consultancy homeopathic service.
We are a forward thinking, proactive team who care about our clients, patients, and each other. We actively promote a healthy mindset and wellbeing giving each other support both professionally and personally. Our clinics are situated in Bearsden, Dumbarton and Muirhead, allowing us to serve a large area of clients. We are a team of 30, made up of 10 vets, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 9 CCA's and other admin support staff. We have a visiting homeopath consultant and visiting ultrasonographer. We are proud to support our local communities and provide support at local galas and charity events.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
6.8 weeks annual leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care