Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

A thriving and charming practice with over 35 years of service is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team!

The successful candidate will be joining a team with a wealth of experience. The practice offers a balanced mix of canine, feline, and occasional exotic patients, ensuring a variety of interesting cases. Facilities include digital X-ray, in-house blood machines for biochemistry and haematology, and access to ultrasound at a nearby practice just a 10-minute drive away. They also have a high-quality microscope and other essential diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre- and post-procedure activities.
• Lead, manage, and promote nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• Complete patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Deliver professional excellence, implementing and complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Inspire their team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
• Engage, coach, and develop their team.
• Proactively support and share clinical best practices across practices and the wider veterinary community.

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to confidently lead a clinical team.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance: 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person if needed.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of 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 veterinary products and services.

About Our Client

The practice is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. They support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. This is more than a strapline for them; they truly believe every interaction matters and that they can make a real difference. Being part of their team means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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