Head Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Head Nurse to lead a passionate team at a vibrant veterinary hospital. This full-time role involves driving high standards of patient care and operational efficiency while fostering a positive environment. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this position offers extensive benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. If you're a dynamic leader ready to make a difference in a thriving practice, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Discounted staff pet care

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

CPD allowance with paid hours

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a veterinary nursing team.
• Strong focus on maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team to ensure high standards.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Inventory Management

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Veterinary Nursing Qualification

Job description

Alma Veterinary Hospital, Windsor, Berkshire, South East

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us as Head Nurse and lead our passionate nursing team at Alma Veterinary Hospital. This is a full-time position, offering 38 hours per week.

The role

The role will involve working closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to help drive the vision of establishing Alma Veterinary Hospital as one of the top first-opinion practices in the country. This position focuses on leadership, maintaining high standards, and driving performance to ensure the practice operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive environment for both the team and clients.

What you'll bring

As Head Nurse at Alma Veterinary Hospital, you will be fully responsible for leading and managing the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient and client care are maintained. You will collaborate closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to drive the practice’s vision, implement efficient workflows, and foster a positive, team-focused environment. This role will involve overseeing rota planning, managing staff performance, supporting clinical skills development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for managing inventory, equipment, and stock, as well as driving financial efficiency. Your leadership will extend to mentoring the nursing team, facilitating training, and promoting continuous professional development. This position is ideal for a dynamic, driven individual ready to make a real difference in a busy and thriving practice.

Hours

The practice operates between 07:30 AM and 7:00 PM, with varied shift options available, including 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 07:30 AM - 3:30 PM. While the practice currently functions as a 24-hour hospital for inpatient care, the vision is to reintegrate emergency services, providing essential support to local practices. Flexibility in shifts will be offered to ensure efficient coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Because our employee’s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Alma Veterinary Hospital, Windsor

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.