Job Title: Registered veterinary nurse
Reporting to: Group Nursing Manager
Location: Abbey house veterinary hospital Morley
Salary:£28,000 per annum
Hours: Fixed term contract for 6 months, 40 hours per week over 4 days , shifts are 8am-7pm, 9.30am - 8.30pm or 7.30am - 6.30pm 1 in 4 weekends

Abbey House Vets are looking for a dedicated and experienced RVN who has a keen desire in the hospital environment. The right candidate will be able to work in a team but also have the efficiency to work independently to provide excellent patient and client care.

Why join us? ​

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You’ll be fully utilized as an RVN and encouraged to do so by our supportive teamYou will rotate fairly through surgery, anaesthesia, medical nursing and nursing clinics and encouraged to develop in any areas you enjoy the most.We see a mixture of primary care patients and mid-tier referral patients giving an opportunity to see more complex cases from a surgical and wards perspective.We have our own dedicated night team that supports out of hours for our own patients and clients but also other local practices, also giving the opportunity to nurse a wide range of patients.

​​About us

​Abbey house is composed of 6 veterinary clinics across West Yorkshire including our main hospital in Morley. We see both primary care and mid-tier referrals. Our facilities consist of digital X-ray, ultrasound,endoscopy, a dental suite and an intensive care unit with an incubator.

The team​

​You’ll be surrounded by highly experienced RVN’s who are all are passionate about delivering exceptional clinical and client care in a friendly and collaborative environment. Within our vet team we have a range of skills including a surgical referral surgeon and an ophthalmology referral surgeon.  As a team, we’re all committed to the pursuit of clinical excellence, we share ideas and support each other to develop comprehensive and innovative solutions that truly deliver the best care for our patients. We work hard to ensure rotas and schedules are balanced and fair, giving you the time you need between cases and to genuinely have a work/life balance. ​

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What we’re looking for​

A qualified registered veterinary nurseA nurse who enjoys a busy practice with a range of different cases ​Someone who is proactive and thrives on learning more and developing their skills

What we offer​

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveRCVS & VDS fees paidExternal CPD fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:

o Employee assistance program

o Eyecare voucher scheme

o Free annual Flu jab

o Cycle to work scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an experienced team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.  ​

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If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch with Rebecca at Rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

Salary Value:£28,000 per annum;
Salary Description:Salary from, depending on experience;