Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Rutland Veterinary Centre, Uppingham, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team. If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for internal application.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between inpatient, theatre and consulting roles throughout the week.
• Handle a varied caseload of small animal work.
• Participate in the 1:5 Saturday and Sunday rota and share bank holidays.
• No weeknight on‑call in this role.
• Work full‑time (4 days a week) on an 8:00‑6:00 or 8:30‑6:30 shift pattern with paid lunch breaks.

About Us

Rutland Veterinary Centre is a first‑opinion RVCS‑accredited veterinary hospital with 5 branches in the surrounding area. We provide on‑site emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are actively involved in the local community, supporting many pet charities.

What We Offer

• 40 hours of work per week plus 1:5 weekend rota.
• No night on‑call during the week or weekends; participation in shared bank holiday rota.
• Salary: £15.00–15.50 per hour, dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus a Birthday Day off.
• Life assurance 4 × salary.
• Pension scheme – 3 % employer, 5 % employee contributions (Salary Sacrifice).
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave.
• E‑car Salary Sacrifice.
• Cycle-to-work scheme (Salary Sacrifice for permanent staff).
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Pet insurance discount and substantial staff discount for pet owners.
• Benefits hub, reduced gym membership (Pure Gym), eye care scheme, Headspace, annual flu voucher.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply button or contact Rebecca Coleman for a confidential chat.