Veterinary Nurse Specialist

Mars; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A global petcare company in Greater Lincolnshire seeks a Veterinary Nurse to provide day-to-day care for animals and support cutting-edge research. Responsibilities include coordinating healthcare, conducting health checks, and administering treatments. Candidates should possess a degree in Veterinary Nursing and a passion for animal welfare. Competitive salary of £29,500-£30,100 plus benefits such as private healthcare, generous pension, gym membership, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Company performance bonus

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Passion for companion animal welfare and low-stress handling techniques.
• Comfortable independently making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day veterinary care across animal units.
• Coordinate with the veterinary services team.
• Triaging animal health concerns.
• Collect key data for ongoing research.
• Administer treatments with empathy and respect.
• Complete weekly health checks across animal population.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Collaboration

Animal Welfare

Decision Making

Education

Degree or diploma in Veterinary Nursing (BSc, FdSc, or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a veterinary nurse ready to explore your next move? This is your chance to step into a rewarding role where your expertise supports cutting‑edge research - and makes life better for pets around the world., Be part of a global research and development site for Mars Petcare working in a supportive, inclusive environment where your development matters. Help care for animals who are central to studies in pet health, microbiome, nutrition, and more. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with daytime shifts only and approximately 2 in 7 weekends,

• Delivering day-to-day veterinary care across one or more animal units
• Coordinating with the veterinary services team to manage care and respond to health queries
• Triaging animal health concerns and supporting veterinary rounds
• Collecting key data to support ongoing research (e.g. body weight, oral health checks)
• Administering treatments and ensuring our pets are cared for with empathy and respect
• Complete weekly health checks across animal population across one or more units
• Complete physio for animals in our care
• Supporting peers - training animals, completing recreation
  Registered, or eligible to register, with the RCVS
• Degree or diploma in Veterinary Nursing (BSc, FdSc, or equivalent)
• Collaborative, team-focused approach
• Passion for companion animal welfare and low-stress handling techniques
• Comfortable independently making decisions
  Competitive salary £29,500-£30,100 base salary plus rota allowance and company performance bonus
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package