Head Nurse - Small Animal

Alma Veterinary Hospital; Windsor; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Nurse to lead a passionate team in a vibrant veterinary practice. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and team dynamics. You will oversee nursing operations, manage staff performance, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including annual leave, CPD support, and wellness initiatives, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their veterinary career. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and personal development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback

5% Employee/3% Employer Pension

Discounted staff pet care

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a veterinary nursing role with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team to ensure high standards of care.
• Collaborate with the Head Vet and Practice Manager on practice vision.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Team Management

Inventory Management

Clinical Skills Development

Education

Veterinary Nursing Qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us as Head Nurse and lead our passionate nursing team at Alma Veterinary Hospital. This is a full-time position, offering 38 hours per week.

The role

The role will involve working closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to help drive the vision of establishing Alma Veterinary Hospital as one of the top first-opinion practices in the country. This position focuses on leadership, maintaining high standards, and driving performance to ensure the practice operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive environment for both the team and clients.

What you'll bring

As Head Nurse at Alma Veterinary Hospital, you will be fully responsible for leading and managing the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient and client care are maintained. You will collaborate closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to drive the practice’s vision, implement efficient workflows, and foster a positive, team-focused environment. This role will involve overseeing rota planning, managing staff performance, supporting clinical skills development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for managing inventory, equipment, and stock, as well as driving financial efficiency. Your leadership will extend to mentoring the nursing team, facilitating training, and promoting continuous professional development. This position is ideal for a dynamic, driven individual ready to make a real difference in a busy and thriving practice.

Hours

The practice operates between 07:30 AM and 7:00 PM, with varied shift options available, including 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 07:30 AM - 3:30 PM. While the practice currently functions as a 24-hour hospital for inpatient care, the vision is to reintegrate emergency services, providing essential support to local practices. Flexibility in shifts will be offered to ensure efficient coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Because our employee’s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

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

*Private Medical Insurance

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

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.

Up to £40,000 DOE