Registered Veterinary Nurse

MARS Veterinary; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for Davies Referrals, one of Europe’s largest small animal referral centres. The role offers 40 hours per week with 1:4 weekends, plus flexible hours and part-time options.

You will join a passionate nursing team, delivering hands-on care to a varied caseload under veterinary specialists. Induction and ongoing CPD are provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with 1+ year experience is desirable.
• Flexibility and accuracy are essential in a busy referral setting.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and service.

Responsibilities

• Care for a varied multi-disciplinary caseload across wards, theatre and diagnostics.
• Contribute to high standards of nursing and patient care.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and capable of working in a busy team.

Skills

hands-on nursing

driven

Education

Over 1 year qualified

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Davies Referrals

Hours: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday plus 1:4 weekends, compressed hours and part time hours also considered

Salary: Starting from £30,000/annum, depending on experience

Qualification – over 1 year qualified

Ready to make a difference? Here’s where to do it: At Davies Referrals, one of the largest and most diverse small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe.

What we are: passionate, dedicated and totally committed to delivering truly outstanding care.

What you are: driven, determined and someone who loves hands‑on nursing.

Outstanding care needs outstanding carers. Join us and you join a strong nursing team in a supportive environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to nurse at the highest level, developing your skills and working on an interesting and varied caseload with a team of veterinary specialists who are second to none.

Every day is different from the last, with unique challenges offering a constant opportunity to learn and progress.

Your role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has opened at Davies veterinary Specialists for a Registered Veterinary Nurse that is over 1 year qualified to join our Nursing team. As part of the team, you will utilise a wide range of nursing skills to help care for a varied multi-disciplinary caseload. This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about all aspects of nursing.

You must be enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being busy. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.

The nursing team work in 3 main areas: wards, theatre and diagnostics. There are department specific teams and a flexi team who circulate through all three. If you have a particular area of interest, please express this in your application. Previous referral experience is not necessary to apply, as you will receive a comprehensive induction programme to prepare you for your role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Life Assurance policy
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with PetPlan
• Private Medical Insurance - AXA Health Wellness package, including;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health Assured, 24-7 People support platform
• Gym membership discount
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccine voucher

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing 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. If you would like to apply for this role, please feel free to reach out directly to our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Purvi Kataria at [e-mail].

Davies Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Davies Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

OUTSTANDING QUALITY CARE