Salary: From £29,000 per annum
Location: Riversmeet Veterinary Practice – Tamworth, Staffordshire
Job Type: Permanent | Part time
Hours: 25.5 hours per week
Come and join Riversmeet Veterinary Centre — a long-established, forward-thinking practice with a fantastic team culture and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.
Over 100 years of trusted care – a well-established small animal primary care practice with sites in Tamworth and Atherstone
Prime location just 15 minutes from Birmingham, with countryside nearby and Birmingham Airport only 30 minutes away
A warm, close-knit team with exceptional staff retention — many colleagues have over 20 years’ service
A varied and engaging caseload including orthopaedics, laparoscopic and soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, arthritis and cancer management
In-house ophthalmology referral services
Modern, well-equipped practices featuring digital X-ray, ultrasound at both sites, endoscopy, electrocautery, cryotherapy, ophthalmic loupes, dental and orthopaedic equipment, slit lamp, tonometers and more
Predominantly cats and dogs, with the occasional small furry — and even the odd chicken! No two days are ever the same
Opportunity to support the development of a growing mid-tier referral service
You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, including a Certificate Holder in Ophthalmology, with additional vets currently working towards certificates in Surgery, ECC and Acupuncture.
Our nurses play a vital role in patient care and clinical support, working closely with the veterinary team to ensure excellent clinical standards and a positive client experience. We prioritise teamwork, open communication and professional development, ensuring you always feel supported in your role.
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be a key member of our nursing team, delivering high-quality patient care while supporting a wide range of clinical services.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Delivering excellent inpatient and surgical nursing care
Supporting the veterinary team during consultations, procedures and surgery
Monitoring anaesthesia and providing perioperative patient care
Maintaining accurate patient and clinical records in line with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guidelines
Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
Contributing to a positive team environment and outstanding client experience
Participating in clinical standards, quality improvement initiatives and CPD opportunities
A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible)
A team-focused nurse with strong communication skills
Someone who enjoys a varied role across consults, theatre and inpatient care
Passionate about delivering high clinical standards and exceptional client care
Committed to continuous learning and professional development
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
RCVS fees paid
Employer contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Enhanced equal family leave
Extensive internal and funded external CPD opportunities
Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world.
Being privately owned allows us to focus on our long-term purpose: creating A Better World for Pets
At Linnaeus, that starts with creating a better world for our people. With over 6,000 Associates, you’ll be part of a collaborative network with access to specialist expertise, career development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing programme designed to support both your physical and mental health.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to be their authentic self and perform at their best.
If you would like to apply for this position or discuss it in more detail, please contact rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.
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Salary Value:£29,000 per annum;
Salary Description:Salary from and depending on experience;
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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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