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About us

Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of over 250 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train. Founded over 20 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services. We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards. 

Your role and responsibilities

Our team of Theatre and Sterile Services Technicians play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our Theatre department. You will work both independently and as part of a team to prepare and maintain our theatres and equipment for daily surgical procedures. You’ll work closely with our team of Theatre nurses assisting with the care to our inpatients and preparing them for surgery.

This is an exciting and varied role working within a busy surgical environment. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

This role would suit an experienced Patient Care Assistant looking to expand and utilise their skills in a referral theatre environment. However, you do not need previous experience to apply as we will support the right candidate through a comprehensive induction programme. You’ll also have the opportunity to further your knowledge and skills by completing further courses and qualifications available via Linnaeus and external providers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Life Assurance policy
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with PetPlan
• Access to discounted pet support
• Local Incentive, freebies & reward
• Private Medical Insurance - Vitality
• Wellness package, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health Assured, 24-7 People support platform
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher
• Recruitment reward scheme.

Part of an amazing global family

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.

Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.

Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

Salary Value: £24,045;

Salary Description: per annum;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]