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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Village Vets Cambridge – Milton Hospital
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £28,350 - £33,000 per annum DOE.
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.
Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career within a busy hospital environment?
Village Vets Cambridge are seeking a confident and motivated RVN to join our nursing team at Milton Hospital. This role would suit a nurse with at least 2–3 years of post-qualification experience who enjoys a varied caseload, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is looking to further develop their clinical and emergency nursing skills, ideally with clinical coaching experience or interest. As our RCVS-accredited hospital continues to grow, we are looking for an RVN who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and keen to make the most of their nursing skills in a supportive and progressive environment.
Why Join Us?
- Genuine exposure to emergency and critical care cases
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your nursing skills across medicine, ECC, anaesthesia, inpatient care, and nurse consultations
- Work alongside an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, RVNs, student nurses, and patient care assistants (10 day nurses, including RVNs, student nurses, and PCAs, 6 dedicated night nurses, and strong multidisciplinary support team of vets and clinical staff to learn from and collaborate with)
- Dedicated twilight and night teams on site, providing continuity of patient care
- Excellent opportunities for clinical development and in-house learning
- Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong focus on communication and teamwork
- Silver Cat Friendly accredited practice
- On-site parking available
The Team and Practice
Milton Hospital is the largest site within Village Vets Cambridge and acts as the hub for our own Vet24 Out of Hours service. With many local practices feeding into the hospital, we see a diverse and rewarding caseload, including a high proportion of emergency and critical care patients.
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Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities, including:
- Endoscopy equipment
- Full in-house laboratory with blood gas and coagulation analysis
- Digital radiography, including dental radiography
- Ultrasound with linear and phased array probes
- Video gastroscope and bronchoscope
- Dedicated ECC theatre
- Dental suite
- Separate dog and cat wards
You will join a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, support staff, and certificate holders who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care while supporting each other's professional growth.
Working Pattern
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Mixture of early and late shifts, Monday to Friday
- 1 in 6 weekends with 3 days back in lieu
- Weekend-only on-call rota
- 1 bank holiday per year, paid in addition with a day back in lieu
Located just north of Cambridge city centre, Milton Hospital benefits from the perfect balance of city living and green open spaces. Cambridge is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, excellent restaurants, and independent shops, while the surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind outside of work. With excellent transport links to London, Stansted Airport, and the wider East of England, Cambridge is an attractive location for those looking to progress their career while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.
What We're Looking For
- At least 2 years' experience in clinical practice
- Confidence in managing hospitalised patients and varied nursing duties
- Keen interest in ECC, medicine, and inpatient care
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
- Possess excellent communication and client care skills
- Proactivity, organisation, and a commitment to high clinical standards
- Genuine enthusiasm for learning and professional development
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Extensive free Linnaeus CPD programme
- Excellent in-house training opportunities
- Career progression pathways within Village Vets Cambridge and the wider Linnaeus network
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Employer contribution pension
- Wellness programme including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Free annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
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About Linnaeus
Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned allows us to focus on long-term investment in our people, facilities, and patient care.
Village Vet Milton is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up, and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities, and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse; we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Village Vet Milton, Linnaeus, or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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