Veterinary Nurse (B3)
Location: Waltham, UK
Rate: £25-£30 per hour
Contract: 6 months
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working hours between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Participation in evening and weekend on‑call rota (approx. 1 in 4).
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to support the delivery of high‑quality veterinary care within a leading pet‑care research environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring excellent animal health and welfare, enabling the successful delivery of research programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care during routine and non‑routine veterinary rounds and surgeries.
* Deliver nurse‑led clinics and health screenings independently.
* Support coordination of the animal health‑care programme with veterinary and operations teams.
* Develop and deliver training to site personnel on veterinary care practices.
* Manage veterinary suites, labs, and consultation rooms, ensuring they are fully equipped and maintained.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support safe and effective trial delivery.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team activities.
Skills & Experience
Required:
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) – essential
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in small animal practice
* Experience in anaesthesia, sedation, and triage
* Strong knowledge of animal welfare, behaviour, and low‑stress handling
* Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
* High attention to detail with strong record‑keeping skills
Desirable:
* CPD in anaesthesia or animal behaviour and welfare
* Experience in training and mentoring others
What's on Offer
* Competitive hourly rate
* Opportunity to work in a unique and innovative environment
* Support for ongoing professional development (CPD)
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
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