https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/6662/operation Does anybody know what happens when you need time off for and after an operation, is it paid leave or do you have to take it as holiday?? en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/65945?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:01:32 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ad15e3b7-6c79-4cc1-adce-52a30dc406e3Gillian Mostyn<p>It is sick leave (assuming you get a sick note from your doctor) and pay will depend on your practice policy.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/65943?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:38:42 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0252a993-344c-47ad-86a6-a5151fa6f774dallinson<p>hi i was off end of last year for op and sick leave, you get mandatory sick pay but up to employer if higher than minimum gov set at. i didnt have to take any as holiday as cant helped if you need it done. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>