Head Nurse - Bristol

purovets; Stockland Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned veterinary group in Bristol is seeking a Head Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team. This role offers a competitive salary up to £40,000, a 4-day workweek, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should possess strong clinical experience and a passion for mentorship. Join a supportive environment where care and excellence are prioritized.

Benefits

Rewards scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Health and wellbeing support

CPD allowance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong clinical experience required for leading a nursing team.
• Confidence and self-motivation are essential.
• Passion for supporting professional development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the veterinary nursing team.
• Foster a positive environment focused on clinical excellence.
• Guide professional development for RVNs, students, and VCAs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical experience

Team support

Job description

Overview

Head Nurse – Bristol

Leadership opportunity to lead and support a friendly, well-established nursing team, guiding professional development for RVNs, students, and VCAs; modern facilities in a purpose-built veterinary practice with excellent equipment and spacious, light-filled surroundings; competitive package with salary up to £40,000 DOE, a 4-day workweek with 9-hour shifts and 1:4 weekends, plus extensive benefits; professional growth through CPD allowance, internal leadership training, and a team pursuing advanced clinical certifications; supportive environment within a nationwide, family-owned veterinary group committed to exceptional patient care and colleague wellbeing.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, be confident, self-motivated, and engaging, with a passion for supporting the professional development of RVNs, students, and VCAs. The Head Nurse will lead the team, fostering a positive environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care are at the heart of everything.

What the Practice Offers

This purpose-built, modern veterinary practice boasts outstanding facilities and a team dedicated to providing the very best care to animals. With colleagues across a broad range of specialties, many pursuing advanced certifications, there is ample opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance clinical skills.

Salary and Working Pattern

• Salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
• 4 days per week, 9-hour shifts
• 1:4 weekends

Benefits

• 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 annual leave plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training

Hit apply or contact Luke on 01904 570056 | [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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 no: JOB-54986