Job Description:
Veterinary Nurse Specialist
📍 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