Veterinary Nurse (B3)
Location: Leicestershire, UK
Rate: £25–£30 per hour
Contract: 6 Months
Role Details
* 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 petcare 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 healthcare 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
* 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