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 involves working 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, providing an excellent opportunity to advance your referral nursing career. You will have access to 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 comprises 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including a dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 6 VCAs, and 10 receptionists, all working together to provide 24-hour care at our hospital, clinics, and exotics-only practice. With 30 years of experience, we offer annual team events, regular meetings, and professional coaching. We also hold 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, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, with 1 in 6 weekends and a share of bank holiday shifts.
Why Join Us?
We value our staff highly and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
* Additional holiday for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including paid maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy leave
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
* Support for non-accidental injury cases
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave (pro-rata)
* Certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback via reward gateway
* Pension scheme: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
* Discounted staff pet care
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