Job Title: Registered veterinary nurse
Reporting to: Clinical nursing manager
Location: Kings veterinary Centre , Syston
SalaryFrom £31,200 per annum depending on experience
Hours 40 hours per week over 4 days- 1:5 Saturday and Sunday rota
The role:
We are seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team.
Rotating throughout the working week between inpatient, theatre and consulting roles, our nurses can get involved in a varied caseload of small animal work.
We pride ourselves on providing our own out-of-hours serviceWith dedicated night nurses, there are no weeknights on call in this role. However, participation in our 1:5 Saturday and Sunday day rota, along with an equal share of bank holidays is expected at our OOH hospital in Melton Mowbray.
Our full-time nurses work 4 days a week on an 8:00am – 6:00pm or 8:30am – 6:30pm shift pattern with paid lunch breaks. This allows for a good work life balance which is essential in maintaining the high demands of veterinary life.
Who we are
Kings Veterinary Centre is a first opinion RVCS accreditedveterinary practice with 5 branches and a hospital in the surrounding area
We pride ourselves in offering on-site emergency care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff provide high standards of bespoke, affordable care to our patients and our clients
We are heavily involved in the local community and actively support many local pet charities.
Exciting news! We are moving to our brand-new hospital in May 2026, a stone's throw away from our current Melton site.
What we offer:
40 hours plus 1:5weekends, though currently 1:8.No nights on call during the week or weekends, however you are expected to participate in the shared bank holiday rota.
Salary £15 - 16.00 per hour dependent on experience
5 week annual leave plus bank holidays, plus Birthday Day off - pro rata
Life assurance 4 x salary
Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced Sick Pay
Enhanced Family Leave
E-cars Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)
Refer a Friend
Pet Insurance Discount & substantial staff discount if you register your pets with us
Discount Platform – Benefits Hub
Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)
Associate Assistance Programme
Eye Care Scheme
Headspace
Annual Flu 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 Program which is available for everyone.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information or please contact Rebecca Coleman for a confidential chat rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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Linnaeus, formed in 2014 and backed by Mars Petcare, is a leading veterinary services group comprising some of the most highly-respected practices in the UK. The group has seen continued growth and has had fantastic investment in its service offering, enabling it to maintain its position at the very forefront of specialist and first opinion veterinary services and excellence.
Linnaeus is a vibrant, forward-thinking partnership of highly respected veterinary practices across the UK, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession who were carefully selected to ensure the highest levels of patient care across our group.
Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are incredibly proud of each and every member of our diverse portfolio, from the UK’s most respected small animal referral centres to our selection of high-quality first opinion practices.
Through its flexible and supportive culture, its practice teams can focus on delivering top-quality care to their patients. For more on Linnaeus, please visit www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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