Job Description:
Veterinary Nurse
📍 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