Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse
Up to £34,000 DOE + attractive benefits package | Full-time / Permanent – open to part-time applications | South West Leeds
Are you an RVN with a strong interest in surgery, orthopaedics, and anaesthesia? Do you enjoy a hands-on theatre role within a busy hospital environment? Looking to develop advanced surgical nursing skills while remaining rooted in high-quality first-opinion practice?
The Hospital & Role
This is a 24/7 hospital providing predominantly first-opinion care, supporting a large and loyal client base, while also receiving some internal case referrals from local branches. The hospital environment offers a high surgical throughput and modern facilities, making it ideal for an RVN who thrives in a theatre-led role.
The nursing team is not split into medical and surgical roles, ensuring all nurses maintain a broad and well-rounded clinical skillset. However, nurses with a surgical interest will spend a greater proportion of their time in theatre and surgical prep, supporting procedures, anaesthesia, and peri-operative care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and assisting with first-opinion soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries
- Monitoring routine to advanced anaesthetic protocols
- Scrubbing in and assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 procedures
- Post-operative monitoring, analgesia, and patient recovery
- Admitting and discharging surgical patients with excellent client communication
Surgical Caseload
The hospital manages a busy first-opinion surgical caseload, averaging 15–20 surgical cases per day. A significant proportion of this work is orthopaedic, including TPLOs and fracture repairs, alongside laparoscopic procedures and CT-supported diagnostics.
The Team
You will be joining a large, supportive team of over 60 staff, including experienced vets and nurses, some of whom hold postgraduate certificates in Small Animal Surgery, Anaesthesia, ECC, Medicine, and Dentistry.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £34,000 DOE
- Generous CPD allowance with support for surgical and anaesthesia-focused development
- Pension scheme
- Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
- Social events and a strong emphasis on wellbeing
- Exclusive staff discounts and rewards
Location
Located on the outskirts of Leeds with excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Manchester, Huddersfield, Doncaster, and surrounding areas.
Interested?
Once you submit your CV, you’ll be contacted within 2 working days with feedback and the option for an informal, no-obligation chat.
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