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.
Permanent position: 40 hours + 1 in 4 weekends.


We are recruiting for a full time role but would consider job share. Our main practice at Solihull is open from 8am to 7pm and the rota reflects this. The branch sites are open 9am to 7pm. We also have our own separate team that provide an in-house night service covering 7pm to 8am, 7 days a week.

We have a great team at 608, a good mix of longstanding associates and more newly qualified, and often home-grown, nurses.

Established for over 90 years, 608 Vet Practice offer primary care services for small animals and pets in the locations of Solihull, Acocks Green and Bentley Health. All our practices offer a full range of veterinary care, 24 hours a day seven days a week from our highly experienced team who strive to provide excellent quality veterinary care.


We are a busy practice so need the successful applicant to be keen to get stuck in. We have a nurse role scanner structure for our PCA & Nurse team that means you have definite goals for your career and the opportunity to discuss with your line manager how to move forward. We are part of Linnaeus, so future opportunities can be varied and well supported.


We believe that our nursing team should be allowed to work to the full extent of their license and are happy to provide the training and support needed to achieve this.


Some of your duties will include:

undertake all general nursing duties and provide assistance to veterinary surgeons as needed

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Take ownership of your duties and carry them out to a high standard

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administer treatments and dispense medication as instructed by the vet and in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policies

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ensure accurate records are kept

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providing an efficient, courteous and helpful service to all clients, suppliers and external contacts

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carry out the admission and discharge of patients; the accuracy of which is of vital importance

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demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and the support the development of your colleagues

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liaise between the nursing team and other teams within the practice to ensure effective communication

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provide support if necessary to cover low staffing periods

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engage and promote health and safety protocols

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participate in the celaning and maintenance of the premises and animal areas and particularly the clinical areas

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ensure effective stock rotation/replenishment where applicable

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Our standard benefits:

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including:

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Employee assistance program

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Eyecare voucher scheme

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Free annual Flu jab

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Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss further, please get in touch with

Rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

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.


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