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.

Working under the direction of a Vet or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in all nursing skills. Where treatment of the patient includes minor surgery (not involving entry into a body cavity) this direction will be direct, continuous and personal.
Skills that you will be involved with include:
 Patient handling and restraint. Ensuring that all handling and restraint is carried out in a ‘patient friendly’ approach to ensure no unnecessary stress or discomfort to the patient.
 Preparation and maintenance of patient accommodation taking into account the condition and welfare of the patient, environmental enrichment and additional supporting aids as necessary.
 Cleaning and disinfection of patient accommodation to include ward and isolation accommodation.
 Care of the hospitalised patient to include treatment, exercising, feeding and grooming.
 Care of the hospitalised patient to include admitting, pre/peri and post-operative nursing and discharging the patient. This will include monitoring of the patient’s anaesthesia and recovery.
 Accurate record keeping including patient records, anaesthetic monitoring and hospital care plans.
 Assisting with laboratory diagnostic techniques to include preparation of equipment, taking and processing samples and packaging for external laboratories.
 Assisting with diagnostic imaging to include maintenance and preparation of equipment, taking images, patient preparation and positioning.
 Cleaning, packaging and sterilisation of sterile supplies.
 Maintenance of theatre to include preparation of the environment and equipment and cleaning.
 Assist with the management of the pharmacy to include unpacking of orders, stock rotation and environmental temperatures. Prepare and dispense a range of medication under the direction of the Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse.
 Cleaning, disinfection, equipment and consumable maintenance throughout the practice environment.
 Assist with reception and client care to include answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
 Assisting with nurse consultations.
Follow standard operating protocols at all times to include:
 Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment
 Waste disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
 Handling and restraint of patients
 Area and equipment specific procedures
Assist the Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Reception staff and any other team member who requires support, where and when required.
Attend and contribute to practice meetings and events.

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]