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Registered Veterinary Nurse

University of Glasgow
Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1QH, UK
201073 - Veterinary Nurse (Out of Hours)

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Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Practice Type: Small Animal Practice
Pay Range: £28,031 - £31,236 per year GBP
Posted on: 16 Jun 2026

Job Description

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

 

Veterinary Nurse (Out of Hours)

Reference: 201073 

Salary: Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata + 33% allowance for Out of hours work

 

Location: Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow 

Hours: Compressed shift pattern – 70 hours over 6 shifts every two weeks - full time hours (part – time hours to be discussed) 

 

This post is open ended (permanent).

 

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art hospital?
Are you an experienced nurse looking to expand your skills? This may be your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic Out-of-Hours (OOH) environment.

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our OOH team at the Small Animal Hospital. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of vets, nurses, and care assistants, delivering exceptional clinical treatment to both referral and first opinion in-patients and emergencies.

 

What you’ll do:
You’ll rotate through a variety of clinical areas, including:

  • Medical and surgical wards
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Theatre and anaesthesia

 

This role offers the chance to fully utilise your nursing skills—and develop new ones—while making a real difference to patient outcomes.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

  • 35-hour compressed working week
  • 41 days of leave (including public holidays)
  • Shift workers’ annual leave totalling 287 hours
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • 20% staff discount on veterinary services and products
  • CPD allowance and subsidised further education
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment
  • 24/7 confidential employee support service and wellbeing app
  • Exclusive staff discounts from high street retailers

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re exploring a new direction or ready to take the next step in your nursing career, get in touch for an informal chat:

sah-nursingenquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
Sharon Smith – 0141 330 5391

 

 

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-out-of-hours-5938037

 

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 14th July 2026

 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

 

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Apply or enquire

sah-nursingenquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
Telephone
01413305391
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