A well-established, 24-hour RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital and Emergency Service Centre in Leeds is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their multi-disciplinary team of 70 colleagues in a newly created full-time role focused on Dentistry and Anaesthesia.
Why Join the Team?
This family-run, award-winning veterinary hospital has been providing high-quality veterinary care since 2012. As a referral and emergency service centre, the hospital supports multiple referring practices and offers a wide range of specialist services, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, imaging, and laparoscopy.
The Role:
* This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a veterinary nurse with a strong interest in dentistry to play a key role in developing and expanding the hospital’s dental services.
* If you’re looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, apply today!
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 weekdays (Monday-Friday) and 1 in 4 weekends
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing anaesthetic support for surgeries (both general and referral) and dental procedures
* Coordinating dental clinics and overseeing the IM3 purpose-built Dental Suite
* Performing dentals (including Schedule 3 procedures) and ensuring high-quality nursing support
* Working closely with a Postgraduate Certificate Veterinary Surgeon in Dentistry to grow and develop the practice’s dental services
* Managing dental referrals, bookings, and client communications
* Leading in-house staff training and CPD sessions on dentistry and dental care
* Running nurse-led dental clinics, including post-op checks and client education on oral health
The Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified RVN with a passion for dentistry
* Working towards or already holding a nursing certificate in Dentistry
* Experience in full-mouth dental radiography is essential
* Knowledge of advanced dental procedures (e.g., interdental wiring, temporary crown extensions) is beneficial but not required
* Enthusiastic about client education and expanding dental services
Salary: They are offering a competitive salary that is reflective of skills and experience
Employee Benefits:
* In-house training and support from certificate holders (Vet & Nurse)
* Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVNA)
* Generous CPD allowance and sponsorship for further qualifications
* Pension, income protection, and life insurance
* 20% discount at affiliated veterinary and pet care businesses
* Exclusive discounts via the company’s reward hub on high street retailers and supermarkets
Ref: JN -022025-32644
Interested? Click on the apply button below and we will be in touch with further details.
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