Branch Head Veterinary Nurse

Holly House Veterinary Hospital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

Job summary

Holly House Veterinary Hospital in Leeds seeks a confident Head Veterinary Nurse to provide senior clinical leadership for the nursing team at Moor Allerton surgery. You will oversee nursing standards, governance, and staff development while guiding patient and client care to a high standard.

The role offers a 40-hour week with shifts Monday–Friday, no weekends or OOH. Join a multi-doctor, experienced team and shape the future of nursing care within the practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration.
• Extensive experience in advanced medical and surgical nursing.
• Proven experience leading and developing nursing teams.
• Strong governance, quality improvement and professional standards knowledge.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the nursing team.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and client communication.
• Oversee nurse clinics and daily workflows including CT and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and practice standards.
• Create and manage nursing rotas and holiday requests.
• Set up and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support CPD for the nursing team.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care and efficiency.
• Perform nursing duties including surgery, consultations, and inpatient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

CPD support

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Branch Head Veterinary Nurse to to lead our Moor Allerton surgery on a full-time basis.

As a general practice with mid-tier referral services, we have certificate-holder-led departments across surgery, medicine, behaviour, dentistry and exotics.

Our varied caseload allows us to work cases up to a high standard, making this an exciting opportunity to further develop your referral nursing experience.

You’ll have access to advanced diagnostic equipment including CT, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy across our fully equipped practices.

Our facilities include purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward and a spacious prep and theatre suite, alongside multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring and ventilator support.

You’ll be joining an experienced team of 14 vets, 9 RVNs, 7 SVNs, 5 VCAs, 13 receptionists and 2 administrators. We also have a dedicated emergency service, supported by a dedicated team of vets and nurses, ensuring our patients receive high-quality care around the clock.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.

You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.

Working Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week


• Working 8 hour shifts Monday to Friday


• No weekends


• No OOH requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the team


• Deliver exceptional patient care and client communication


• Oversee and coordinate nurse clinics and daily workflows including CT, Laparoscopic surgeries and operations


• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and practice standards


• Create and manage nursing team rotas, including holiday requests


• Set up and review Standard Operating Procedures


• Support and encourage CPD for the nursing team


• Collaborate with the wider leadership and veterinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency


• Perform a variety of nursing duties, including surgery, consultations, and inpatient care


• Assist with stock control and other operational procedures

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS


• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills


• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams


• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards


• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement


• Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice


• Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles


• Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth


• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave


• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance


• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service


• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay


• Private Medical Insurance


• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme


• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave


• RCVS and VDS fees covered


• Pension scheme


• Discounted veterinary care


• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £40,000 per annum