Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You'll play a crucial role in surgical assistance, general nursing care, and administrative tasks, all while enjoying a supportive team environment. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including CPD support, annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in general practice.
• Ability to perform nurse consultations and manage dispensary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Involved in general practice duties including surgical assistance and patient care.
• Manage the dispensary and perform nurse consultations.
• Participate in the Saturday rota with flexible hours.

Skills

Nursing care

Assistance in surgical procedures

Radiography

Administrative tasks

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful White Cross Vets team in Roundhay.

In this role, you'll be involved in a wide range of general practice duties. You will assist with theatre and surgical procedures, carry out radiography and dental x-rays, and provide general nursing care. You will also be responsible for nurse consultations, managing the dispensary, and handling some administrative tasks.

About the Practice

White Cross Vets operates 21 clinics across the UK, each with teams that have various interests and specialisations. Our team members are encouraged to further their training through certificates, and some have achieved certificate status. Being part of a larger group provides excellent support, promoting growth, high-quality first opinion care, and internal career progression opportunities.

Our Roundhay practice is located in a beautiful area in North Leeds, home to one of Europe's largest parks! We're surrounded by great restaurants, cafés, and delis, and are just a short distance from both Leeds City Centre and Harrogate. The practice is well-equipped, featuring a laparoscopic spay, 5 ultrasound machines, Phovia, dental x-ray, and more!

About the Team

Our Roundhay team is friendly and enjoys socialising together outside of work. We regularly participate in team activities such as walks, Easter egg decorating, and film nights with popcorn! We also have the support of our neighbouring White Cross practices in Guiseley and Eccleshill, and the Central Support Team is only 20 minutes away. Our clients are wonderful, with many being insured and part of our Complete Wellness Plan.

Working Hours

This part-time role offers 24.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle. While you'll be expected to take part in the Saturday rota, there are no out-of-hours responsibilities.

Because our people matter

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
• 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 CPD 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