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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Palmerston Veterinary Hospital, 93 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex
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.
Location: Buckhurst Hill
Position: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £30,000 onwards DOE
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Palmerston Veterinary Group is a busy, well-established practice with a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate RVN to join our growing nursing team and play an active role in delivering excellent patient care.
The Role
As an RVN at Palmerston, you will be involved in all areas of clinical nursing, including:
- Inpatient care and monitoring
- Nurse consultations
- Anaesthesia and surgical nursing
- Laboratory work and diagnostics
- Client communication and education
- Supporting vets in consultations and procedures
There is genuine scope to develop your interests and take on additional responsibilities in line with your experience and career goals.
Our Team
- Two Lead Nurses offering strong clinical leadership
- Experienced RVNs, SVNs and VCAs
- Supportive vets who value and encourage nurse input
- A positive, collaborative working environment where teamwork matters
Rota and Work-Life Balance
- Fair and manageable rota with a mix of early and late shifts
- Occasional work across all sites as required
- Shared Saturday rota (1 in 6)
- A genuine focus on creating and maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Salary and Benefits
- Starting salary from £28,000 based on experience
- CPD encouraged and fully supported
- Paid professional fees
- Pension scheme
- Employee discount
- Supportive management and clear career progression pathways
What We’re Looking For
- RCVS registered (or eligible) Veterinary Nurse
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proactive, caring and professional approach
- Confidence working in a busy practice
- Newly qualified nurses welcome; full support and mentoring available
Our Facilities
We offer a well-equipped working environment that enables nurses to make full use of their skills, including:
- Modern operating theatre
- Diagnostic imaging
- In-house laboratory
- Dedicated prep and recovery areas
- Nurse consultation rooms
- Varied caseload with opportunities to run additional nurse clinics
By joining us, you will become part of a passionate team dedicated to providing world‑class clinical care at the heart of the community.
40 hours per week
Mixture of early and late shifts Monday to Friday + a Saturday shift with a day off in lieu
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 – subject to eligibility
E-car salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility
Employer contribution pension scheme – subject to eligibility
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
About Linnaeus
Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned allows us to focus on long-term investment in our people, facilities, and patient care.
Palmerston Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Palmerston Vets , Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
How to Apply
To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria at purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.
