Registered Veterinary Nurse

The role of the veterinary nurse is critical to the provision of high standards of client and patient care. In this role you will be a key member of the nursing team, working effectively with the Head Nurse to nurture great team ethics whilst providing guidance and support to the junior nursing staff and animal care/kennel assistants.

You will work closely with all team members to ensure the smooth running of all clinical areas and kennels and will have clear communication lines with all other teams to ensure the practice is providing outstanding patient and client care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Cherrydown Vets in Basildon.

You will need to have good general nursing experience and great customer service skills, have a friendly and flexible approach, and work well as part of a team.

Cherrydown Vets are a progressive, forward-thinking, premium veterinary practice. The main hospital site is based in Basildon, with two smaller sites in Stanford and Wickford that offer preventative clinics.

We believe in supporting and investing in our staff, investing in our facilities, and ensuring that our clients and their pets receive only the very best, modern first opinion. Our staff are motivated and encouraged to gain additional certifications across all levels of employment and we offer career progression within our group.

We have a strong recognisable brand, and we are looking for people who share our vision and our culture. We have over 60 staff members and are very proud of our achievements and our reputation in the veterinary profession.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

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.

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave


• RCVS and 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


• E-car salary sacrifice scheme


• Wellness program including:


• Employee assistance program


• Eyecare voucher scheme


• Free annual Flu jab


• Cycle to work scheme


• Recruitment referral reward scheme