Branch Head Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave progression

Family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance 550 + 24hrs

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Holly House Vets - Moor Allerton, part of IVC Evidensia, seeks a confident Branch Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the Moor Allerton surgery on a full-time basis. You’ll provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, oversee nursing standards, governance, and CPD, and work with the leadership team to shape culture and performance.

The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday shifts, with no out-of-hours requirement, and exposure to advanced diagnostics and

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Team development

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Job description

Holly House Vets - Moor Allerton, Leeds, Yorkshire & The Humber

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 surgeryon a full-timebasis.

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 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

• 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
• 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.

Holly House Vets - Moor Allerton

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.