Job Description

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Registered Veterinary Nurse (Dental-Focused) - Village Vet Whittlesford

Location:

Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4PA

Hours:

Full-time, flexible rota (average 42 hours per week)

Salary:

Competitive Tier 1 Banding (starting salary depending on experience)

Contract:

Permanent

Join Our Dental-Focused Veterinary Team at Village Vet Whittlesford

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Are you a

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

with a keen interest in

dentistry

looking for a flexible and rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking team?


At

Village Vet Whittlesford

, we're proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who is passionate about advancing their dental skills, working alongside a

highly experienced vet with a special interest in dentistry

, and contributing to the development of best practices in small animal dental care.


Located close to the

M11

and within easy reach of

Whittlesford on station road

our practice offers convenience, a friendly environment, and access to

Milton 24-hour hospital

for further support and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and assist with

dental procedures

, including

dental radiography, mouth charting, scaling, and polishing

Confidently monitor and manage

general anaesthesia

across a range of procedures Support the wider clinical team with

theatre work and patient care

Take an active role in

developing the dental department

, including ordering and stock control for dentistry Provide

internal training

to other nurses in

Schedule 3 dentistry

and best practice dental care Work flexibly across local Village Vet practices when required (a few times per month) to provide cover and support Collaborate closely with a vet who will provide ongoing

mentorship and dental training

Why Join Village Vet Whittlesford?

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Opportunity to

specialise and grow in veterinary dentistry

, supported by experienced clinicians Flexible working hours with a

mix of early and late shifts

(8:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, 11:30-19:30) 1 in 6 weekends with

time off in lieu

, plus

1 bank holiday per year

Close proximity to major transport links -- ideal for commuters Work as part of a

9-member team

, with strong support and a structured

induction plan

Collaborate with the

Milton 24-hour hospital

and access internal CPD and career development opportunities through the

Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework

Career Development and Progression

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This role offers genuine

career growth potential

, particularly for nurses passionate about dentistry. You'll have the chance to:

Develop advanced

dental nursing skills

including X-ray interpretation and advanced oral care Train and mentor other nurses in

Schedule 3 dental procedures

Lead the

dental department

, ensuring best clinical standards and stock management Access

internal and external CPD

, including structured

dental training programmes

Progress within the

Linnaeus Group

, part of the

Mars Veterinary Health family

, giving you access to global expertise and training opportunities

Employee Benefits

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5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid Funded external CPD + extensive free

Linnaeus online CPD

library Career progression and leadership opportunities Staff discount schemes on veterinary services and products Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Employer contribution pension scheme E-car salary sacrifice scheme Wellness benefits, including: + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ Free annual flu vaccination
+ Cycle-to-work scheme
+ Eyecare vouchers
+ Recruitment referral rewards

About Village Vet Whittlesford

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Village Vet Whittlesford is a well-equipped, community-focused practice providing high-quality small animal care. As part of the

Linnaeus network

, we benefit from collaboration, shared resources, and access to referral-level facilities at

Milton 24-hour hospital

.


You'll be joining a practice where

teamwork, flexibility, and professional growth

are at the heart of everything we do.

How to Apply

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To apply, click

"Apply Now"

or contact

Purvi Kataria

at purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion.


We look forward to welcoming a passionate, motivated, and dentistry-focused RVN to the

Village Vet Whittlesford

team!


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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, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk