Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a practice. This role is ideal for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with prior experience in a small animal practice.

The successful candidate will engage in all aspects of nursing and oversee the daily operations of the practice. They will have the opportunity to develop nursing clinics, introduce new ideas, share best practices, and support and mentor student nurses. This position offers increased responsibilities with the full support of an experienced team of vets and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures, managing all pre- and post-procedure activities.
• Lead and manage nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Oversee patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and verify medications.
• Uphold professional excellence by complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Inspire, coach, and develop your team.
• Promote clinical best practices within the practice and the broader community.

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Proven experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to lead a clinical team with confidence.
• Experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and consultations.
• Proficient in using coaching and influencing skills to optimise team performance.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one, covering dental, physio, and optical services, with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance at 3 times salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling, available by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’—a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.

About the Client

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They are expanding internationally with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. They support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, believing that every interaction matters. Being part of this team means working in a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available. Join them and be part of their exciting future plans.

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