Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights

Holly House Veterinary Hospital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 welcome bonus

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Holly House Veterinary Hospital in Leeds is seeking a Nights Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis. Based at our Moor Town hospital, you will work alongside the night vet as part of a supportive clinical team.

As an RVN you will deliver high-quality nursing care to a range of first opinion and referral cases, perform inpatients care, laboratory tests, and emergencies, and contribute to clinical standards while continuing your professional development within our Nurse

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Surgery, inpatient care, and conducting laboratory tests.
• Deal with emergencies and provide nursing care to inpatients.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high standards of care.

Skills

RCVS registration

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Client communication

Tools

CT

X-ray

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Nights Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Holly House Vets on a permanent basis.

You’ll be based at our hospital in Moor Town, working alongside the night vet as part of a supportive team.

As a general practice with mid-tier referral services led by certificate holders in surgery, medicine, dentistry and exotics, we see a varied caseload and work cases up to a high clinical standard. You’ll have access to advanced diagnostics including CT, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy across our fully equipped practices.

Our hospital facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward and a spacious prep and theatre suite, alongside multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring and ventilator support. With both first opinion and referral cases across a range of species, we’re committed to providing high-quality care to every patient.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• Working 4 nights on, 8 nights off on a rolling rota
• Shifts are from 7pm-6am

General Responsibilities

This role will involve a range of RVN duties, including surgery, inpatient care, 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.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject‑specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• £1000 welcome bonus
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £35,000 pro-rata per annum