Job Description

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:

Full Time RVN

Location:

South Cumbria, Milnthorpe

Salary:

From 29, 400 per annum dependant on experience

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

38.5 hours a week, over 4 days, occasional requirement to cover weekends or night shifts (approx. 4 shifts/ year.)

About us

As one of the leading small animal referral centres in the UK, we have been delivering excellence in pet healthcare for over 10 years. We currently have a vacancy for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to come and join our amazing nursing team.


Located on the edge of the beautiful Lake District in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, Kentdale is a specialist-led referral centre treating a wide range of surgical patients in our purpose-built veterinary hospital. Our service teams include Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Soft Tissue Surgery.


This is a great opportunity for a rewarding career, working with an exceptionally friendly, professional and dedicated team. The successful applicant will form a key part of the Veterinary Nursing team delivering exceptional patient care and the highest standards of clinical excellence to make a better world for pets.

Key duties will include:

Monitoring of patients under anaesthesia Delivering care to our inpatient caseload Assisting the surgeons with procedures, ranging from elective surgeries through to emergency procedures Assisting the surgeon during surgery/patient preparation Assisting the surgeon with a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Life Assurance policy Salary sacrifice e-Car scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme.

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 Programme which is available for everyone


Please click 'APPLY' to register your interest in this role, alternatively, if you wish to discuss the internal transfer process in more depth before applying, please contact your internal Talent Acquisition Team at Rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


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