Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse (B3)

Location: Leicestershire, UK

Rate: £25–£30 per hour

Contract: 6 Months

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Role Details

• 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Flexible working hours between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Participation in evening and weekend on-call rota (approx. 1 in 4)

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality veterinary care within a leading petcare research environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring excellent animal health and welfare, enabling the successful delivery of research programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during routine and non-routine veterinary rounds and surgeries.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics and health screenings independently.
• Support coordination of the animal healthcare programme with veterinary and operations teams.
• Develop and deliver training to site personnel on veterinary care practices.
• Manage veterinary suites, labs, and consultation rooms, ensuring they are fully equipped and maintained.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safe and effective trial delivery. xwzovoh
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team activities.

Skills & Experience

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) – essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in small animal practice
• Experience in anaesthesia, sedation, and triage
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare, behaviour, and low-stress handling
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail with strong record-keeping skills

Desirable

• CPD in anaesthesia or animal behaviour and welfare
• Experience in training and mentoring others

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work in a unique and innovative environment
• Support for ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Collaborative and supportive team culture