Student Veterinary Nurse bei Ivcevidensia

We are looking for a Student 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.

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).  

This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week on a shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.

As a general practice with mid-tier referral, certificate holder led departments in surgery, medicine, behaviour, dentistry and exotics we have a varied caseload and cases are worked up to a high standard. Why not come and start your referral nursing career with us. 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. 

 

Conveniently located just off the ring road in north Leeds, near Roundhay Park, our practice boasts excellent transport links to the city centre. Our team comprises 19 vets, 19 RVNs (including our dedicated night nurse team), 6 SVNs, 4 VCAs, and 10 receptionists working to provide 24 hour wrap around care to our patients at our hospital, general practice clinics and exotics only practice. Having been open now for 30 years we have developed a range of annual team events and a full schedule of practice meetings as well as one to one career development and professional coaching available to all staff. We run regular Schwartz Rounds to allow our team to reflect on the emotional and social impact of care. Rotas are carefully crafted to consider work life balance and home time and breaks are prioritised. We want to know what you want from your career, and we will help you to make that happen. 

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 – 

*6.6 Weeks annual leave 

*Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay 

*Cycle to work scheme 

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

*Non-accidental injury support 

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy 

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers 

*Pension scheme 

*Discounted staff pet care

£12.21ph