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.

Location:

Newmarket, Suffolk

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours/week) with varied shifts | Participation in 1:6 weekend rota

Salary:

From 27,000 per annum

Join Our Team at Lida Vets, Newmarket

We are looking for a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Lida Vets in Newmarket.


This role offers the opportunity to work across inpatients, theatre, and consultations, giving you exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload of small animal work. Our rota has been designed to balance clinical challenge with work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Rotating between inpatient care, theatre, and nurse consultations Monitoring anaesthesia and providing peri-operative care Supporting veterinary surgeons with a wide variety of cases Ensuring compliance with practice standards, SOPs, and health & safety Participating in stock control, lab sample processing, and equipment maintenance Helping to deliver excellent client and patient care as part of a cohesive team

About Us

Lida Vets is an RCVS-accredited, first opinion small animal practice located in the heart of Newmarket. Recently refurbished, our practice is proud to be accredited as a Dog Friendly Clinic via Dogs Trust and holds ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Status.


Our clinicians are supported by a strong team of nurses, students, and client care staff, all of whom are encouraged to develop through the

Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework

. This structured framework supports both clinical and leadership pathways, alongside competitive salaries that reflect skills and experience.


We are committed to supporting advanced CPD and qualifications, enabling our nursing team to work at the top of their licence. Lida Vets is also actively involved in the local community, supporting local pet charities and welfare initiatives.

Working Hours & Rota

40 hours per week (shifts include 7am-1pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 9:30am-6:30pm, and 12pm-9pm with a 30-minute lunch break) Participation in the 1:6 weekend rota

No out-of-hours or night shifts

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded (500 budget + 2 CPD days) Access to extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme Career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness programme including: + Employee Assistance Programme
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual flu jab
+ Cycle-to-work scheme

Be Part of a Wider Network

As part of

Linnaeus

and the wider Mars Veterinary Health family, you will have access to a global network of clinical expertise and career development opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Purvi Kataria at

purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

for more information or a confidential discussion.


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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