Holly House are looking for an RVN to join the team on a permanent basis in Moortown.
Role Overview
Whilst this is a full-time permanent position, we are happy to take applications from candidates wanting to work flexibly. The position is 5 days per week on a rota basis, 1 in 6 weekends and a share of the bank holiday rota, planned in advance.
We have 4 practices in the Leeds postcode, 3 in North Leeds and one in Ilkley, which will only require occasional holiday cover.
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).
Our Facilities and Environment
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. 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.
Location and Team
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, 6 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.
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:
1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
3. 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.
4. Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well, Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria, Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
Up to £30,000 DOE
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