Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Leeds is in search of a Registered Veterinary Nurse to be part of a dynamic team specializing in small animal care. The role involves hands-on duties across surgical and medical departments, including caring for a variety of species. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, enhance skills with cutting-edge resources, and enjoy a range of employee benefits that prioritize work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance with paid leave

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualifications.
• Experience with various species including exotics preferred.
• Ability to perform surgical nursing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and providing care for animals in various medical situations.
• Conducting surgeries, managing anaesthesia, and running diagnostic tests.
• Collaborating with a team of vets and nurses to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Client Care

Anaesthesia Management

Surgical Nursing

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nursing Qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

• 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

Development

• £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

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Holly House Exotics, Leeds

143 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell, LS17 8AE, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.