Deputy Head Nurse - Portsmouth

purovets; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purovets is seeking a passionate Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility and lead the veterinary team in delivering exceptional care. With competitive salary and benefits, it’s an ideal position for a proactive RVN ready to take their career to the next level.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Generous CPD allowance

Profit share bonus scheme

Enhanced family policies

Employee discounts

Retail discounts

Overseas charity work

Qualifications

• Confident and proactive RVN with strong leadership potential.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Focus on delivering gold standard patient care.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficiency and clinical improvement across the practice.
• Support complex procedures and manage day-to-day clinic flow.
• Mentor and develop colleagues in veterinary nursing.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical Excellence

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Deputy Head Nurse – Portsmouth

• Work in a state-of-the-art facility featuring two operating theatres, dental and digital X-ray suites, multiparameter monitors, and a growing exotic caseload.
• Enjoy genuine flexibility with working patterns that support your lifestyle, while playing a key part in driving clinical standards and team development.
• Thrive in a vibrant coastal city, with Portsmouth’s mix of historic charm, seaside living, and excellent professional opportunities right at your doorstep.
• Step into a dynamic leadership role as Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse, earning a competitive salary from £29,000 – £35,000 DOE per annum with a generous benefits package.

Purovets is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse to join a forward thinking, well equipped practice in Portsmouth. With extensive modern facilities including two operating theatres, a dental suite with handheld dental X-ray, digital imaging, multiparameter monitoring, separate species-specific wards, an isolation unit, and a growing exotics caseload, this practice offers a vibrant and varied environment where no two days are the same.

Working closely with the Head Nurse, this pivotal role will see you help drive efficiency, governance, and continuous clinical improvement across the practice. Whether it's supporting complex procedures, mentoring colleagues, or helping manage the day-to-day flow of the clinic, your role will be integral to delivering the exceptional patient and client care the practice is renowned for. You'll be joining a team that values teamwork, open communication, and clinical excellence—and is proud to offer flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will be a confident, proactive RVN with strong leadership potential, who thrives in a supportive, dynamic setting. You’ll be a natural collaborator who enjoys getting stuck in, helping colleagues develop, and ensuring every patient receives gold standard care. The practice strongly believes in continuous professional development and offers outstanding learning opportunities for ambitious nurses looking to grow into senior roles.

Located on the beautiful south coast, Portsmouth blends coastal living with city convenience. From historic dockyards and vibrant cafes to stunning waterfront walks and great transport links, this buzzing city offers an incredible lifestyle for professionals looking to settle in a friendly and diverse community.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career in a practice that values your voice, invests in your future, and supports your passion—this is your opportunity!

The Rota

• Full time position
• 1:4 weekends

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary from £29,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Generous CPD allowance
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Enhanced family policies
• Employee discounts
• Retail discounts
• Overseas charity work
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-54173