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.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our team as a Lead RVN.

In this role you will be a key member of the nurse leadership team, working collaboratively with your Team and the senior leadership team - Hospital manager (HM) and Clinical Director (CD), to passionately deliver quality patient care, and unrivaled client experience through teamwork, clear communication and utilisation of your knowledge and skills.

You will ensure that patients are managed effectively from a nursing perspective to support the financial health of the practice.

You will provide direct line management to allocated members of the nursing team.

You will embrace our culture, with a growth mindset, leading by example with a passion for self-development to support yourself and others.

Here's what you can expect from a career with us: 

A warm, inclusive environment: At Maggie and Marlow, you’re more than just a team member – you’re part of our community. We take pride in creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home. 

Compassionate care: Your role will be integral to our mission of offering heartfelt, individualised care. We understand the emotional significance of the human-animal bond and strive to support both pets and their owners with empathy and professionalism. 

A supportive team: Collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of what we do. Our team is here to support each other and ensure that every pet receives the best possible care. 

Opportunities for growth: We are dedicated to your professional development and offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance in your career while staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine. 

  

Benefits Include  

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave  

RCVS 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  

Employer contribution pension scheme   

Recruitment referral reward scheme  

Wellness program including:   

Employee assistance program  

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme 

Access to Headspace app  

  

About us  

 

When you step into our practice, you’re not just walking into a veterinary clinic - you’re stepping into a place where both you and your pets are genuinely welcomed. Here, you can feel at ease, knowing that our four-legged family members are receiving the best possible care. 

 

Located in the heart of Kidderminster within walking distance of the town, this purpose designed 4000 sq ft site comprises of separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, isolation facilities, 6 consulting rooms, bereavement room, two theatres, dental suite, imaging room and associate rest room. The practice will be well equipped with the usual in-house diagnostic and surgical kit.  

  

You will be warmly welcomed into our team and will be joining other key start-up associates to build and drive the practice performance while providing support to each other. Along with an enthusiastic and fun team with high clinical standards, our aim is to provide the best possible medical and surgical veterinary care for our patients in a pleasant, friendly environment - Making a Better World for Pets.  

  

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.   

   

If you’re driven by a passion for enhancing the special bond between pets and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Our practice is more than just a place of work; it’s a community where compassionate care and professional excellence come together to create something truly unique. Please get in touch with Rebecca in the recruitment team on rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.

Salary Value:£34,000 per annum;Salary Description:Up to and depending on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk