Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Totnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Totnes is seeking a Deputy Head Nurse to lead a team and maintain high clinical standards. The role involves regular team meetings, managing stock and rotas, and driving practice initiatives. Full-time hours, with a supportive work environment and generous benefits including annual leave and CPD opportunities. Interested candidates should contact the recruitment team for more details.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading a team or readiness to take that next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Nurses, holding regular meetings.
• Maintain practice standards including clinical governance.
• Manage stocks and rotas while driving practice initiatives.

Skills

Excellent clinical standards

Adaptable to change

Leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Here at Seymour Vets, we are a social and supportive team that strive to put the excellence into customer service while keeping our team motivated and happy. We are based in the Southwest, 20 minutes from the beach and moors with easy access to Exeter and Plymouth. You will enjoy working at our modern and spacious Hospital while also supporting our branch site at Paignton.

Responsibilities

As Deputy Head Nurse, you will lead and support a team of Nurses holding regular team meetings and one to ones. The role includes responsibility for maintaining practice standards including clinical governance, practice standards scheme, nurse clinics/campaigns, stock and rota management as well as driving practice initiatives.

Qualifications

This role would suit someone who has excellent clinical standards, adaptable to change and willing to face new challenges. We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience of leading a team or someone who is ready to take that next step in their career.

Working Hours

This is a full time position working Monday-Friday with Saturdays (8:00am - 13:00pm) on a 1 in 8 rota. No Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share‑save scheme

How to Apply

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

Career Pathway

There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have a lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy

Inclusivity Statement

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.