Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Location: Forest Veterinary Centre – Epping Hospital
Practice Group: Forest Veterinary Group, part of Linnaeus
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months – Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: From £28,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Due to upcoming maternity leave, we are delighted to offer two Fixed Term RVN opportunities at our Epping Hospital. These roles will play a key part in supporting the practice during the absence of two Lead Nurses and offer an excellent opportunity for experienced RVNs looking to step into enhanced responsibility and leadership exposure.

🏥 About Us

Forest Veterinary Centre is a well-established, progressive veterinary group with a busy hospital site in Epping and several supporting branch practices. Our hospital is ISFM Silver Cat Friendly accredited and home to a highly experienced clinical team, including multiple certificate holders.

We are proud to offer excellent facilities including:

• CT & MRI
• Laparoscopy
• Rigid & flexible endoscopy
• Ultrasonography
• Dental x-ray
• In-house laboratory

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and creating a supportive, collaborative environment where nurses are fully utilised and encouraged to develop.

🩺 The Role

This role is ideal for a confident, competent RVN who is ready to “hit the ground running” and take on additional responsibility during this maternity cover period.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting the hospital team in the absence of Lead Nurses
• Opportunity to take ownership of key areas such as:
  • Stock and ordering
  • Laboratory support
  • Dentistry
  • Other clinical focus areas depending on experience
• Supporting and mentoring student nurses (clinical coach experience desirable)
• Working closely with senior leadership and the wider nursing team
• Rotating shifts including early, late and occasional twilight shifts
• 1:6 weekend rota at the hospital with time off in lieu

Our dedicated night team covers out-of-hours, so no OOH work is required.

👩‍⚕️ About You

We are looking for:

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Ideally 1+ year qualified (though strong candidates with less experience will be considered)
• Previous clinical coach or supervisory experience is highly desirable
• A proactive, team-focused nurse with strong communication skills
• Someone interested in gaining leadership exposure and broader responsibility

This role would particularly suit an RVN who is curious about leadership and wants to gain experience without stepping into a formal Lead Nurse position.

🚀 Development & Progression

• CPD actively encouraged, including advanced qualifications
• Funded external CPD and extensive Linnaeus in-house CPD programmes
• Exposure to hospital-level nursing and specialist services
• Opportunity to work across hospital and branch practices

While this is a maternity cover role, there is potential for future permanent opportunities within the group should suitable roles arise.

🕒 Working Patterns & Flexibility

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working patterns available:
  • 4 x 10-hour days or 5 x 8-hour days
• Rotas discussed collaboratively
• Informal visits, phone calls, or working interviews welcomed prior to application

🎁 What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded + CPD days
• Extensive free Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced sickness and equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts and benefits hub
• Wellness support including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Annual flu jab

Forest Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the world’s largest family-owned veterinary group. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and deliver the highest standards of care.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.

If you would like to apply, please click Apply, or for an informal discussion, contact our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner:

Purvi Kataria
📧 [email protected]

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