Veterinary Nurse Specialist

Veterinary Nurse Specialist

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

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