Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
IVC Evidensia
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Holly House Vets. We have 4 practices in the Leeds postcode, 3 in North Leeds and one in Ilkley. You will split your time between our Hospital in Moor Town and at our two other branches close by, one of which is exotics focused.
Role Overview
The role will work across surgical, medical, emergency and exotics departments (no regular night work). Duties include consulting, client care, general anaesthesia for routine and complex procedures, surgical nursing, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).
Work With Cutting-Edge Facilities
As a general practice with mid-tier referral services, we are proud to have certificate-holder-led departments in surgery, medicine, behaviour, dentistry, and exotics. Our varied caseload allows us to work up cases to a high standard, and this is an excellent opportunity to advance your referral nursing career. You’ll benefit from access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools such as CT, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy across our fully-equipped practices. Our facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep/theatre suite. We use multiparameter monitoring for anaesthesia and a ventilator to ensure the highest standard of care.
Work with an Experienced Team
Our team consists of 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including our dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 6 VCAs, and 10 receptionists, all working together to provide 24-hour care at our hospital, general practice clinics, and exotics-only practice.
With 30 years of experience, we offer a range of annual team events, regular practice meetings, and one-on-one career development and professional coaching for all staff. We also hold regular Schwartz Rounds to reflect on the emotional and social aspects of care.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week between Monday-Sunday on a rota basis, with 1 in 6 weekends and a share of bank holiday shifts.
Why Join Us?
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
Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
Role Overview
The role will work across surgical, medical, emergency and exotics departments (no regular night work). Duties include consulting, client care, general anaesthesia for routine and complex procedures, surgical nursing, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).
Work With Cutting-Edge Facilities
As a general practice with mid-tier referral services, we are proud to have certificate-holder-led departments in surgery, medicine, behaviour, dentistry, and exotics. Our varied caseload allows us to work up cases to a high standard, and this is an excellent opportunity to advance your referral nursing career. You’ll benefit from access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools such as CT, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy across our fully-equipped practices. Our facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep/theatre suite. We use multiparameter monitoring for anaesthesia and a ventilator to ensure the highest standard of care.
Work with an Experienced Team
Our team consists of 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including our dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 6 VCAs, and 10 receptionists, all working together to provide 24-hour care at our hospital, general practice clinics, and exotics-only practice.
With 30 years of experience, we offer a range of annual team events, regular practice meetings, and one-on-one career development and professional coaching for all staff. We also hold regular Schwartz Rounds to reflect on the emotional and social aspects of care.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week between Monday-Sunday on a rota basis, with 1 in 6 weekends and a share of bank holiday shifts.
Why Join Us?
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
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
- Certificate Support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
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