veterinary nurse jobs

Job Description:

Waltham on the Wolds
£29,500-£30,100 dependent on experience
+ Rota allowance, Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits

• Mon -Fri 8am-4pm and approximately 2 in 7 weekends

Why Join Us?

Are you a veterinary nurse ready to explore your next move? This is your chance to step into a rewarding role where your expertise supports cutting-edge research - and makes life better for pets around the world.

The Role

Be part of a global research and development site for Mars Petcare working in a supportive, inclusive environment where your development matters. Help care for animals who are central to studies in pet health, microbiome, nutrition, and more. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with daytime shifts only and approximately 2 in 7 weekends

• What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary £29,500-£30,100 base salary plus rota allowance and company performance bonus
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service

✅ What We're Looking For

• Registered, or eligible to register, with the RCVS
• Degree or diploma in Veterinary Nursing (BSc, FdSc, or equivalent)
• Collaborative, team-focused approach
• Passion for companion animal welfare and low-stress handling techniques
• Comfortable independently making decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering day-to-day veterinary care across one or more animal units
• Coordinating with the veterinary services team to manage care and respond to health queries
• Triaging animal health concerns and supporting veterinary rounds
• Collecting key data to support ongoing research (e.g. body weight, oral health checks)
• Administering treatments and ensuring our pets are cared for with empathy and respect
• Complete weekly health checks across animal population across oen or more units
• Complete physio for animals in our care
• Supporting peers - training animals, completing recreation

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package