Veterinary Nurse (B3)
Location: Leicestershire, UK
Rate: £25–£30 per hour
Contract: 6 Months
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.
- 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