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.

Calling all passionate RVNs in the Sunderland Area! 🩺

Want to utilise your skills in a supportive, modern referral clinic? At Veterinary Vision, you'll be helping pets see clearly again! ✨

We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our team. No ophthalmology experience? No problem! We provide full training!

Your role and responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, professional and dedicated nursing team, at a modern up and coming referral centre? Veterinary Vision is a friendly, supportive and growing practice providing a veterinary ophthalmology referral service from Glasgow, Cumbria, the North East and Bamber Bridge in the North West.

This opportunity would suit a dedicated and enthusiastic RVN who enjoys providing high standards of patient care.

Schedule:
•  8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
◦ Employee assistance program
◦ Eyecare voucher scheme
◦ Free annual Flu jab
◦ Cycle to work scheme
◦ Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us
Veterinary Vision offers a dedicated ophthalmology referral service for cases referred throughout the UK, with four sites in Glasgow, Bamber Bridge, Penrith and Sunderland. We are equipped with state-of-the-art operating facilities for all types of ocular surgery in a friendly, caring environment where the well-being of patient’s is our top priority.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone

To discuss this role further or to apply please do contact Rebecca Coleman at [email protected]

Practice postcode SR5 3HD

Salary Value:£30,000 per annum;

Salary Description: Up to, depending on experience;

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]