Veterinary Nurse Specialist

Wm. Wrigley Jr.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care company is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Specialist to provide essential care for animals in research settings. The role offers a competitive salary of £29,500-£30,100, along with generous benefits including private healthcare, a pension scheme, and significant annual leave. Candidates should be registered or eligible to register with the RCVS and possess a degree in Veterinary Nursing. Join a supportive team committed to advancing animal health and welfare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible to register, with the RCVS.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Administering treatments and ensuring our pets are cared for with empathy and respect.

Skills

Collaborative team-focused approach

Passion for companion animal welfare

Low-stress handling techniques

Comfortable independently making decisions

Education

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

Job description

Job Description:

Veterinary Nurse Specialist

? Waltham on the Wolds
? £29,500-£30,100 dependent on experience
? + Rota allowance, Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Mon -Fri 8am-4pm and approximately 2 in 7 weekends

? Why Join Us?

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.

? The Role

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

What’s in it for you?

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

? Key Responsibilities

• 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 oen or more units
• Complete physio for animals in our care
• Supporting peers – training animals, completing recreation

? What You Can Expect from Mars

• 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