Cromwell Vets has a long-established reputation for providing the highest standard of care for pets alongside compassion for their owners. Located across six unique sites in the Huntingdon area, our practices are well-established within their communities and supported by a loyal client base. Our main hospital is a 24-hour facility supported by multiple smaller branches, each with its own identity but a shared commitment to patient care.
The area is well-connected yet surrounded by green space, offering the ideal balance between town convenience and countryside tranquillity. With a rich local history, excellent schools, and easy access to Cambridge and London, Huntingdon is a fantastic place to build both a career and a life. We enjoy many partnerships with charities and are active in the community often spending the summer at local events and dog shows. We value professionalism and friendliness which means we have loyal customers and high staff retention. We value all our Associates and hold regular team events including BBQs, pumpkin carving competitions and bake offs.
With a dedicated nursing team of 4 Lead Nurses, 22 RVN's and 4 SVN's, and 5 PCAs, we take pride in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our nurses are key to the delivery of high-quality care across all our services from consultations and inpatient care to theatre and emergency work.
Our practices are equipped to referral level and include ultrasound, endoscopy, orthopaedic facilities, laparoscopic spay equipment, and a full imaging suite. This means our nurses are constantly exposed to a wide and stimulating caseload, offering true variety in day-to-day responsibilities.
What we are looking for:
Small animal RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
Ideally 1+ year post-registration experience
A team player who thrives in a busy, varied caseload setting
Someone willing to support and mentor others Clinical Coach or open to becoming one
Passionate about delivering excellent nursing care, whether it’s in clinic, inpatient, or theatre settings
Flexibility to work across both our hospital and branch sites
Working Hours & Rota:
40-hour week, worked as:
4 x 10-hour days, or
5 x 8-hour days
Shift patterns between 7.30am and 9.30pm
1 weekend day in 4 (with time off in lieu)
Approx. 4 out-of-hours on-call shifts per year (shared fairly across the team)
Bank holidays shared equally
What’s in it for you?
Rotated shifts across inpatient care, theatre, client-facing clinics, and emergency and critical care (ECC), with ECC development actively encouraged. For nurses who enjoy consulting, regular clinic days can be accommodated
Clear induction and development plan from day one
A supportive team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success
Exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload including emergency, routine, and advanced surgical cases
Benefits
Salary dependent upon experience; Starting at £28,000 pro-rata
5 Weeks holiday allowance inclusive of bank holidays
Birthday day off
Paid professional membership fees
CPD allowance
Training, support, progression, and opportunities to do additional training
Weekends on a rota with time off
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Employee assistance programme
Extensive learning and development programmes
Progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Discounts with PetPlan
Enhanced parental leave policy
Enhanced sickness policy
Cycle2Work scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Recruitment reward scheme
Gym membership discount
Flu vaccine voucher
Mental health officers provided
Buddy system – to go to for support and guidance
About Us
Established over 100 years ago, Cromwell Vets offer primary care services for small animals within the county of Cambridgeshire. We provide a comprehensive diagnostics service as well as a 24-hour emergency care service that is available 365 days of the year to care for our patients at any time. Our team is immensely proud of their work and keeping up with the heritage of caring for Cambridgeshire's loveable pets.
Part of an Amazing Global Family
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, making us part of a global community of over 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates focused on improving the lives of 400 million pets. Being part of the Mars family offers a huge network of experts and opportunities for career growth and learning.
We are 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. For more information, feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at
purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk