Interesting in joining our team? See below for current vacancies

Would you like to join our nursing team here at Millennium? We are looking for a registered veterinary nurse to join our team of 14 registered nurses, student nurses and ward assistants. We pride ourselves as being a friendly, supportive, approachable and very caring team and invite RVNs of all abilities to apply.

Established in 1966, we are a fully equipped first opinion and referral independent practice with 10 veterinary surgeons and a large support team. We are internally supported by Mental Health First Aiders and HR reps for our different staff groups.   Our nurses are heavily involved in all areas of the practice: from our wards and theatres to nurse consulting and diagnostic work. Our referral work covers dermatology, oncology, orthopaedics, and soft tissue. Our CT scanner, electrochemotherapy and companion regenerative therapy are just some of the additional services MVP offers.

We encourage our RVNs to explore and develop their areas of interest and fund CPD. At present our RVN team have further qualifications in ECC, feline nursing, nutrition, behaviour and exotics. We are also a VN Training Practice and have a team of clinical supervisors supporting our Diploma and Degree placement students.

Veterinary Nursing Position
This is a full-time position (37.5hrs over 4 or 5 days), but will consider part time workers.  The position includes 1:11 weekends (lunch provided!) with paid over time and the Monday off after your weekend. Only 1 bank holiday cover every 2 years (yes, 2 years!).   Depending on the experience of the candidate full time hours can be worked as a 4 day week. A competitive annual salary is dependent on experience, between £27,000-£31,000.  Annual RCVS registration fees, BVNA membership fees, Company pension scheme and staff discount are in addition to this.  This is a staff-dog-friendly practice with onsite parking.

What’s more we are in Braintree, Essex!
The practice itself is less than ½ mile from Freeport Outlet Shopping Village, Braintree Retail Park and Braintree Fitness and Swimming Centre.  We have very easy access to the surrounding area being on the Norwich to London Liverpool Trainline, with 2 train stations in Braintree. Braintree is equally placed between the cities of Colchester and Chelmsford, both ½ an hour away. The A12 and A120 are on our door step and within easy reach of the M11 and M25. Stansted Airport is only 20 minutes away.  We are close to the Chelmsford City Racecourse and Hylands (which means festivals galore including the V-Festival and Clockstock!) and if you are a cricket fan then Chelmsford is the home of the Essex County Cricket Club. We’re also lucky enough to have good primary and secondary schools, local colleges, Anglia Ruskin University including Writtle College and both Chelmsford and Colchester Universities close by.   

You can find out more about us on our website, by following us on Facebook and even better come an meet us all and have a tour of our practice!

Contact us
If you are reading this, we would love to hear from you! Please contact our Head Nurse, Emma Sargant.

If you would like more information or to send in your CV, email Emma our head nurse at headnurse@millenniumvets.co.uk

We have a vacancy for a veterinary receptionist (maternity cover) at our busy practice in Braintree with some shift work at our Coggeshall branch to cover holidays. We have an experienced, friendly team of receptionists who are integral to our whole veterinary team, our patient and clients' welfare and the running of our practice. The role includes taking calls and serving our clients in reception, dispensing medication and administrative work.

Previous veterinary experience required, training will be given. We use Robovet PMS and Petsapp.

· 5 GCSEs grade C or above, including Maths & English (or equivalent)

· Receptionist, customer service or financial training or qualifications

· Be familiar with pet breeds

· Receptionist experience

· Telephone and call handling

· Use of computers

· Face to face customer service

· Taking of payments; card, cash etc

· Credit control and debt management

· Veterinary receptionist or general veterinary industry experience

· Fast learner

· Able to problem solve

· Understanding of GDPR and client confidentiality

· Ability to multi-task in a pressured environment

· Excellent customer service skills

· Be able to work confidently and accurately under pressure

· Be able to handle dissatisfied or upset clients in a professional and confident manner

· A good understanding of infection control in a clinical environment

· Pet health & welfare

· Confident with people and animals

· Pro-active

· Polite, professional and approachable (people person)

· Team player

· Empathetic

· Able to ask for help when required

· Willingness to learn

· Physically fit

· Be flexible

· Able to drive and have access to a vehicle

· Able to work on a Saturday on a rota basis

· Able to work a long weekday and/or a late week day on a rota basis

· Able to travel and work at both practices (Braintree and Coggeshall)

Our salary package starts from £12.21 per hour. 
This involves shift work as we are open from 8am-8pm weekdays and 8am-6pm on a Saturday.

The hours we are offering for this position are as follows:

Wednesday 2.15pm - 8.15pm
Friday 12.00 - 6.15pm and 8.15pm alternate weeks

Saturday am or pm shift every other week (5hrs per shift)

Holiday and sickness cover where required.

Please only apply if you can work these hours. Employment will begin in June / July 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 19 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/04/2025