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Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Location: 27 Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Practice: Riversmeet Vets Tamworth Salary: £29,000 per annum, Salary from and depending on experience Practice Details
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Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) 12 months fixed-term maternity cover- Part time
Salary: From £29,000 per annum
Location: Riversmeet Veterinary Practice – Tamworth, Staffordshire
Job Type: Permanent | Part time
Hours: 25.5 hours per week
Come and join Riversmeet Veterinary Centre — a long-established, forward-thinking practice with a fantastic team culture and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.
Why join us?
Over 100 years of trusted care – a well-established small animal primary care practice with sites in Tamworth and Atherstone
Prime location just 15 minutes from Birmingham, with countryside nearby and Birmingham Airport only 30 minutes away
A warm, close-knit team with exceptional staff retention — many colleagues have over 20 years’ service
A varied and engaging caseload including orthopaedics, laparoscopic and soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, arthritis and cancer management
In-house ophthalmology referral services
Modern, well-equipped practices featuring digital X-ray, ultrasound at both sites, endoscopy, electrocautery, cryotherapy, ophthalmic loupes, dental and orthopaedic equipment, slit lamp, tonometers and more
Predominantly cats and dogs, with the occasional small furry — and even the odd chicken! No two days are ever the same
Opportunity to support the development of a growing mid-tier referral service
The Team
You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, including a Certificate Holder in Ophthalmology, with additional vets currently working towards certificates in Surgery, ECC and Acupuncture.
Our nurses play a vital role in patient care and clinical support, working closely with the veterinary team to ensure excellent clinical standards and a positive client experience. We prioritise teamwork, open communication and professional development, ensuring you always feel supported in your role.
The Role
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be a key member of our nursing team, delivering high-quality patient care while supporting a wide range of clinical services.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Delivering excellent inpatient and surgical nursing care
Supporting the veterinary team during consultations, procedures and surgery
Monitoring anaesthesia and providing perioperative patient care
Maintaining accurate patient and clinical records in line with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guidelines
Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
Contributing to a positive team environment and outstanding client experience
Participating in clinical standards, quality improvement initiatives and CPD opportunities
Who We’re Looking For
A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible)
A team-focused nurse with strong communication skills
Someone who enjoys a varied role across consults, theatre and inpatient care
Passionate about delivering high clinical standards and exceptional client care
Committed to continuous learning and professional development
What We Offer
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
RCVS fees paid
Employer contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Enhanced equal family leave
Extensive internal and funded external CPD opportunities
About Us
Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world.
Being privately owned allows us to focus on our long-term purpose: creating A Better World for Pets.
At Linnaeus, that starts with creating a better world for our people. With over 6,000 Associates, you’ll be part of a collaborative network with access to specialist expertise, career development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing programme designed to support both your physical and mental health.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to be their authentic self and perform at their best.
If you would like to apply for this position or discuss it in more detail, please contact rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.
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Part of an amazing global family
Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.
Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
