• Job Description

  Req#: 9391

  Registered Veterinary Nurse – Ophthalmology

  MVM/R(D)SVS/Hospital for Small Animals

  UE06 £33,862-£38,855 per annum (based on a 37.5 hour week)

  Full time contract 37.5 hours/week

  Day shifts only - RVNs cover an average of one weekend shift per month, paid as overtime.

  Contract Type - Open ended

  The Opportunity:

  We have an opportunity available for a registered veterinary nurse with special interests in the investigation and treatment of all types of eye disease across all species. The role involves contributing to the daily organisation of the service by scheduling and organising diagnostic procedures, liaising with clinicians regarding patient care, facilitating communication with clients or referral practices and teaching undergraduate veterinary students.

  You will get the opportunity to be immersed in specialist procedures and provide excellent pre and post - operative care to our patients. Full training and support will be provided.

  The Ophthalmology Service offers investigation and treatment of all types of eye disease across all species, as well as routine health screening via the British Veterinary Association, Kennel Club and International Sheep Dog Society hereditary eye disease scheme.

  We also provide routine health screening via the British Veterinary Association, Kennel Club and International Sheep Dog Society hereditary eye disease scheme.

  Our Specialist-led ophthalmology service accepts all cases of medical and surgical ocular disease. We have a well-equipped hospital, with state-of-the-art facilities. We work closely with experts in all fields of veterinary medicine and surgery (including exotic animal and equine clinicians), allowing us to offer a truly comprehensive service. We offer a 24/7 service, supported by our Emergency and Critical Care team out of hours and at weekends.

  Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Must be an RCVS registered veterinary nurse (RVN)
  • Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential
  • Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is a must

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  Staff benefits include:

  • Staff discount for pet treatment.
  • Amazing onsite perks:
    • Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
    • Free car parking with electric car charging points https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
    • Two on site canteens.
    • Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available. https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
  • We have a generous external CPD allowance of £800 per annum, paid CPD days and abundant free internal CPD for clinical staff.
  • Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday (pro rata)

  If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact senior surgical nurse Shirley Simpson Shirley.Simpson@ed.ac.uk

  As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £33,862-£38,855. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family friendly initiatives , flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
    
    

  Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

  The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

  Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

  On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
  
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• About the company

  The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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