Job Description:
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 leaveGenerous pension (up to 9% contribution)Life assurance (4x salary)EV salary sacrifice schemeGym membership & wellbeing supportAnnual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service✅ What We’re Looking For
Registered, or eligible to register, with the RCVSDegree or diploma in Veterinary Nursing (BSc, FdSc, or equivalent)Collaborative, team-focused approachPassion for companion animal welfare and low-stress handling techniquesComfortable independently making decisions📝 Key Responsibilities
Delivering day-to-day veterinary care across one or more animal unitsCoordinating with the veterinary services team to manage care and respond to health queriesTriaging animal health concerns and supporting veterinary roundsCollecting 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 respectComplete weekly health checks across animal population across oen or more unitsComplete physio for animals in our careSupporting peers – training animals, completing recreation🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars
Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five PrinciplesBe part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”Access world-class training & development from day oneJoin a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package