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. The role: We are seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team. R otating throughout the working week between inpatient, theatre and consulting roles, our nurses can get involved in a varied caseload of small animal work. We pride ourselves on providing our own out-of-hours service. With dedicated night nurses, there are no weeknights on call in this role. However, participation in our 1:5 Saturday and Sunday day rota, along with an equal share of bank holidays is expected. Our full-time nurses work 4 days a week on an 8:00am – 6:00pm or 8:30am – 6:30pm shift pattern with paid lunch breaks. This allows for a good work life balance which is essential in maintaining the high demands of veterinary life. Who we are : Kings Veterinary Centre is a first opinion RVCS accredited veterinary practice with 5 branches and a hospital in the surrounding area. W e pride ourselves in offering on-site emergency care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff provide high standards of bespoke, affordable care to our patients and our clients. We are heavily involved in the local community and actively support many local pet charities. Exciting news ! We are moving to our brand-new hospital at the end of 2025, a stone's throw away from our current Melton site. What we offer: 40 hours plus 1: 5 weekends, though currently 1:8. No nights on call during the week or weekends, however you are expected to participate in the shared bank holiday ro ta. Salary : £15 - 15.50 per hour dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Day Life assurance 4 x salary Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Family Leave E-cars Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only) Pet Insurance Discount & substantial staff discount if you register your pets with us Discount Platform – Benefits Hub Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym) Associate Assistance Programme Eye Care Scheme Headspace Annual Flu Voucher At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information or please contact Rebecca Coleman for a confidential chat rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk Salary Value: £30,000 per annum; Salary Description: Salary from,depending on experience; 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