Head Veterinary Nurse

Are you a natural leader ready to advance your career? A dynamic practice is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The practice offers a range of services, including laparoscopic/key-hole surgery, advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, and features a fully equipped in-house lab, ultrasound scanning, and a dental surgery with digital dental x-ray capabilities.

As the Head Veterinary Nurse, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, working alongside an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon and collaborating with the Practice Manager and a dedicated team of registered nurses, student nurses, a patient care assistant, and client care assistants. This role will provide an opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical practices and enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team
• Deliver exceptional care to clients and patients
• Support surgeries and procedures, including pre- and post-operative activities
• Manage and promote nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries
• Oversee patient monitoring, admissions, and discharges
• Handle patient transfers and medication management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards
• Inspire, coach, and develop the nursing team
• Share and implement clinical best practices across the practice

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a clinical team
• Experience in developing and implementing clinical practices
• Skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance at 3 x salary
• 24-hour counselling support, both by phone and in person
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 with length of service
• An additional paid ‘Day for You’ annually
• Clinical CPD allowance of £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Access to internal CPD, Clinical Communities, and funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on practice products and services

About Our Client

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK and a growing international presence in France, Germany, and Spain. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care and supporting a connected, forward-thinking community of colleagues. Joining the practice means being part of an environment with top-notch equipment and treatment options, and receiving the best care as a valued team member.

If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting, they invite you to join their team.

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