If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. Job Title: Registered veterinary nurse Reporting to: Clinical Nursing Manager Location: Shires veterinary practice - Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0HJ Salary :£30,000 per annum FTE Hours: 30 hours per week over 3 days or 4 days, fixed term contract for 12 months- no weekends or OOH Shires vets are looking for an additional RVN to join the team as a multidisciplinary nurse on a 12 months fixed-term contract. You will be joining an experienced fully staffed nursing team with RVNs, SVN's and PCAs to continue to provide contextualised care for our patients. We strive for quality care, excellent client service and a thriving culture as our team. Why join us? You’ll be fully utilized as an RVN and encouraged to do so by our supportive team You will rotate fairly through surgery, anaesthesia, medical nursing and nursing clinics and encouraged to develop in any areas you enjoy the most. We see a mixture of primary care patients and mid-tier referral patients giving an opportunity to see more complex cases from a surgical and wards perspective. Schedule 3 procedures are encouraged No weekends or OOH About us Shires is composed of 5 veterinary clinics across Staffordshire and the Midlands including our main site in Walton. We see both primary care and mid-tier referrals. Our facilities consist of digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy and a separate cat and dog ward The team You’ll be surrounded by highly experienced RVN’s who are all are passionate about delivering exceptional clinical and client care in a friendly and collaborative environment. Within our vet team we have a range of skills including a surgical referral surgeon and an ophthalmology referral surgeon. As a team, we’re all committed to the pursuit of clinical excellence, we share ideas and support each other to develop comprehensive and innovative solutions that truly deliver the best care for our patients. We work hard to ensure rotas and schedules are balanced and fair, giving you the time you need between cases and to genuinely have a work/life balance. What we are looking for A qualified registered veterinary nurse A nurse who enjoys a busy practice with a range of different cases Someone who is proactive and thrives on learning more and developing their skills What we offer 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an experienced team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch with Rebecca at Rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk Salary Value: £30,000 per annum FTE; Salary Description: depending on experience, will be pro rated; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk