Excellent Head Nurse Opportunity in a diverse and dynamic practice

British Veterinary Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team in Mitcham. This full-time role offers an excellent salary, a supportive environment, and numerous benefits including enhanced maternity pay and CPD allowances. You will lead a passionate team of veterinary professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care for animals while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in your career and make a difference in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Rewards Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Benefits and Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Support

Surgery Discount

CPD Allowance

20 Days Annual Leave

Internal Leadership Training

Qualifications

• Good level of clinical experience in veterinary nursing.
• Confident and self-motivated with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and deliver exceptional clinical care.
• Support professional development of RVNs, students, and VCAs.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Veterinary Software

Clinical Equipment

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a dedicated team at a well-established, modern veterinary practice located in Mitcham, Surrey. The practice is part of the UK's largest, independent, family-owned veterinary group, offering exceptional care in the local communities they serve.

Hours: Full-time, 4 days a week, 9-hour shifts, 1:4 weekends, average 40 hours a week, participation in duty night rota.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a good level of clinical experience, be confident, self-motivated, engaging, and keen to support the professional development of all RVNs, students, and VCAs. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service.

The Team:

The practice is home to a dedicated 6-Vet team, all passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to animals, day and night. The practice is fully committed to continuous professional development (CPD) at all levels and constantly seeks new ways to support skill advancement across the team.

What's on offer:

The benefits of working for this practice include:

• Excellent salary of between £33,000 - £40,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience
• Rewards scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Boost employee benefits and discounts
• Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
• Surgery discount
• CPD allowance
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training

More about the practice:

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a broad range of services, from general wellness checks to complex surgeries. The team is large and multidisciplinary, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The practice is committed to creating an environment that offers exceptional clinical care and where colleagues love to work, patients are calm, and customers feel assured.

If you are a Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity in a supportive and friendly environment, this could be the role for you.

Job Reference No: JN-052025-32219