Nights Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Holly House Veterinary Hospital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Leeds is seeking an experienced Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a full-time role, working 4 nights on and 8 nights off. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, providing inpatient care, and conducting lab tests. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £16.83, along with extensive benefits such as annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focusing on the highest standards of veterinary care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Dynamic and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse experience required.
• Ability to handle a range of RVN duties, including surgery and inpatient care.
• Collaboration with the veterinary team to provide exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the night vet and team.
• Conduct surgeries and handle emergencies.
• Provide care for inpatients and perform laboratory tests.

Skills

Surgery

Inpatient care

Laboratory tests

Emergency care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Holly House Vets in Leeds are looking for an experienced Night RVN to join their team on a full-time basis working 4 nights on and 8 nights off.

Role Overview

You will be based at our Hospital in Moortown working on site with the night vet. This role will involve a range of RVN duties, including surgery, inpatient care, and conducting laboratory tests, dealing with emergencies, and looking after inpatients. You will work collaboratively with the entire team to deliver the highest standard of care to all of our clients.

Our Facilities

As a general practice with mid-tier referral, certificate holder led departments in surgery, medicine, dentistry and exotics we have a varied caseload and cases are worked up to a high standard. You would benefit from access to cutting-edge diagnostics 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 utilise multiparameter monitoring for anaesthesia and a ventilator to ensure the highest standard of care. Handling both first opinion and referral cases, our focus remains on delivering exemplary care to every species.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team, working closely with colleagues to provide exceptional veterinary care and client support.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position offering 25 hours per week, worked on a fixed rota pattern designed to support a healthy work-life balance. The rota follows a set schedule of four nights on and eight nights off, with shifts running from 7:00pm to 6:00am.

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

Wellbeing

• 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

Up to £16.83 per hour