Clinical Lead RVN

Purosearch Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Birthday leave

Gym membership

Discounts

VDS/RCVS fees paid

Annual loyalty bonus

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced RVN to join an independent veterinary practice in Cardiff as Clinical Lead RVN. The role combines hands-on nursing with clinical leadership, mentoring peers, and promoting high standards of care.

You will coordinate the clinical team, support staff development, and ensure smooth daily operations. The position offers CPD encouragement, birthday leave, gym discounts, and other benefits, with potential for loyalty bonuses.

Qualifications

• RVN registration and sound clinical nursing skills.
• Proven leadership in a veterinary setting.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team and coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Maintain hands-on nursing while supporting colleagues.
• Develop and review clinical protocols and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Join a varied independent practice with an experienced team.

Take the next step in your nursing career: with a mix of hands-on nursing and leadership work

Help co-ordinate the smooth running of the practice: develop your skills in clinical organisation and contribute to changes within the practice.

Act as a mentor and clinical coach: help newer team members step into their nursing role and pass down your knowledge.

Benefit from add-ons: CPD allowance, birthday leave, gym membership, and discounts.

The Opportunity

Join an independent Veterinary Practice with an experienced team, incredible facilities, and a varied caseload across consults, orthopaedics, dental, x-ray and radiology, and surgery.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the team as Clinical Lead RVN.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys being hands‑on clinically, supporting colleagues and helping to create a positive, well‑organised and high‑standard clinical environment.

As our Clinical Lead RVN, you’ll be a senior point of contact within the practice and will help coordinate the clinical team throughout the day. Being involved with hands‑on nursing as well as clinical leadership, this role offers a varied workload to push you to the next stage of your nursing career.

You will provide support to the clinical team, ensuring smooth running of the day and correct protocols are followed. Use your experience as a confident RVN to coach new team members and act as a role model for a nursing team.

• CPD encouraged for additional learning
• Progress beyond the typical RVN role with this Clinical Lead opportunity
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols and procedures
• VDS and RCVS registration fees paid
• £1,000 genuine CPD allowance and time off
• Discounted treatment for your own pets
• Annual loyalty bonus after 3 years of service
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off

Rota

• Saturday on a rota basis

What we’re looking for

• Previous leadership experience
• Someone willing to take their next career steps and actively improve clinical standards
• Someone who wants to make a real difference to the experience of both our patients and their owners.