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6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
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
Excellent CPD allowance & enhanced leave 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
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rotating (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Frank. Pet Surgeons, Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire & The Humber
Discipline: Rotating
Full Time
£32,000 per annum
In light of our team's expansion, we are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse to join frank. Pet Surgeons on a 12 month contract.
This position involves rotation within our vibrant surgical referral hospital, covering surgery, anaesthesia, wards, imaging, and occasional night shifts.
Become a part of our exceptional Specialist-led surgical team
At frank. Pet Surgeons., we handle a diverse range of intriguing orthopaedic cases, including complex fractures, total hip replacement, angular limb deformities, and advanced spinal and soft tissue surgeries. As part of our Specialist-led team, you will actively support all five of our surgeons, providing a unique opportunity to enhance your surgical and anaesthesia skills and knowledge under the guidance of true experts.
Our nursing team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the hospital, with a shared goal of continually advancing patient safety and recovery. We value individuals who can convey a positive image of the hospital and its services, demonstrating a friendly, helpful, and approachable demeanour with colleagues and clients alike. We encourage our nurses to work with autonomy and utilise their skills fully. Interests in surgery, anaesthesia, and/or imaging would be well supported with us.
Work with cutting-edge facilities
It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all our procedures.
frank. Pet Surgeons. is a leading and progressive veterinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. We are located on the Orbital Industry Park, just off junction 4 of the M621 and 1.3 miles from Leeds train station. Our purpose built practice houses 2 fully equipped operating theatres, CT, digital radiography, arthroscopy, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring equipment, separate dog and cat wards, and in-house laboratory.
With a team of skilled veterinary surgeons and support staff, we strive to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for both our patients and their owners. As a well-established practice, we are committed to continuous learning and professional development. We have 5 Surgeons (4 Specialists), 2 Residents, 4 Surgical Interns, 15 RVNs, 5 ACAs and 8 Support staff.
Why join us?
Our nursing team upholds remarkably high clinical care standards for our patients, maintaining effective communication within the hospital team and with pet owners. We are seeking a registered veterinary nurse who aligns with this ethos.
Participation in regular nurse meetings is encouraged, fostering an environment where you can contribute constructive ideas. As a confident RVN, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills, you should also have a passion for personal and professional development. While prior referral experience is beneficial, we welcome applications from nurses with a first opinion background as our Senior RVNs are dedicated to delivering cutting edge training and support to the entire team.
Working hours
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, worked on a rota between 7:00am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Because our employees 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 of £32,000pa, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
Frank. Pet Surgeons, Leeds
Unit 8, Orbital Industry Park, Leeds, LS10 1AG, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.