Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse – Referral Hospital
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Salary
£39,600 FTE
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Iain Anderson
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Who They Are
This is a state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑disciplinary veterinary referral hospital located in Central Scotland, positioned between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Purpose‑built in recent years, the hospital operates with advanced facilities, a modern clinical workflow, and a strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient, client, and referring vet care.
The team works within a highly collaborative, supportive, and specialist‑led environment, with a focus on excellence, continual improvement, and shared learning. The hospital’s ethos centres on teamwork, professional respect, and a culture that supports development at every level.
What You’ll Do
- Work across multiple clinical areas within the hospital, supporting varied and complex caseloads typical of a referral environment.
- Deliver high‑quality inpatient nursing, including monitoring, treatment administration, and clinical record keeping.
- Assist veterinary surgeons with the diagnosis and management of advanced medical and surgical cases.
- Support diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate data capture and patient safety.
- Maintain sterile and organised clinical environments, contributing to safe and efficient workflows.
- Collaborate with specialist clinicians, nurses, and support teams to deliver seamless patient care.
- Participate in twilight‑hour rota patterns (4pm–2am, 4 on / 8 off) to ensure continuity of hospital operations.
What You’ll Gain From Them
- Competitive salary (£39,669.79 FTE).
- Work within a referral hospital, gaining experience with a diverse and stimulating caseload, including specialist‑led medical and surgical cases.
- Structured professional development, with access to funded CPD and extensive online learning resources.
- Opportunities to develop advanced skills in:
- Inpatient care and critical patient monitoring
- Referral‑level nursing processes
- Case coordination within specialist teams
- Theatre and diagnostics support
- Support for long‑term career progression in a hospital committed to continuous nurse development.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, enhanced family leave, staff discounts, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, wellness and employee assistance programmes, and funded professional memberships.
- 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
What They Need From You
- RCVS‑Registered Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent eligible for UK registration).
- Referral or Hospital Nursing Competence – ability to deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
- Clinical Accuracy – ability to maintain high standards of documentation and protocol compliance.
- Team Collaboration – effective communication and teamwork within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Adaptability – comfort working within a varied caseload and rotating schedule.
- Engagement With Continuous Learning – willingness to grow within a referral hospital setting.
What’s Next
- Submit your CV for review.
- GVC will contact you to discuss the role, the hospital environment, and next steps.
- The process typically includes an initial conversation followed by a clinical discussion or interview.
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom