Job Description

CMVM / R(D)SVS / Veterinary Clinical Services

Grade UE06 34,610 - 39,906 per annum (based on a 35 hour work week)

Fixed term: 14 months (maternity cover)

Full time: 35 hours per week, plus 2.5 hours per week of contractual overtime, which is paid on top of salary

Working Monday- Friday 8.30am-5pm (TBC with successful candidate)

Our nurses are required to cover one weekend shift per month, paid as overtime.

The Opportunity:

Are you a passionate and skilled RVN looking to specialise in one of the most dynamic and advanced veterinary neurology services in the UK? We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Neurology and Neurosurgery team on a full-time maternity cover basis.



Our service is one of the largest in the UK, with a team of expert neurologists and neurosurgeons providing outstanding care for patients with neurological conditions such as seizures, spinal injuries, and brain tumours.

What You'll Do

Support complex neurological cases Assist with advanced imaging and procedures Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapy and oncology Help train and support veterinary students, staff and veterinary nursing students

What We Offer

Access to cutting-edge facilities (MRI, CT, EEG, EMG) A collaborative and supportive team environment The chance to work in a leading referral hospital

Your skills and attributes for success:

Being an RCVS registered veterinary nurse is essential. Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential. Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is essential.

If you would like to discuss the posts further, please contact Senior Nurse, Shirley Simpson, Shirley.Simpson@ed.ac.uk.

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 for our RVNs 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)

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Application Information

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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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

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

10 September 2025.

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