Head Nurse - Cornwall

purovets; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a talented team in a newly refurbished practice in Cornwall. This role offers clinical freedom to shape nursing standards while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in a stunning location. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is perfect for someone passionate about delivering outstanding care and nurturing their team. Join a forward-thinking practice that values independence and excellence, and take your leadership career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Unlimited CPD

Certificate support opportunity

Employee discounts

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Sick pay

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Confident leadership abilities to manage a team of nurses and vets.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care to patients and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 24 nurses and 11 vets in a thriving independent practice.
• Manage nursing caseload and drive clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Tools

Digital X-ray Technology

Multi-parameter Monitors

Blood Pressure Machines

Digital Dental Radiography

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Cornwall

• Lead a passionate and talented team of 24 nurses and 11 vets in a thriving independent practice with newly refurbished, state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work in a stunning Cornish location, with access to beautiful beaches and countryside, perfect for a relaxed lifestyle outside of work.
• Enjoy clinical freedom and the opportunity to shape nursing standards and team development within a supportive leadership structure.
• Earn a competitive salary from £32,500 - £34,500 per annum, plus a generous benefits package that recognises your expertise and leadership.

Benefits

• Salary from £32,500 - £34,500 per annum
• Unlimited CPD (actively encouraged)
• Certificate support opportunity
• Employee discounts
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Plus much more!

For the right individual, this is more than just a job – it's a chance to take your leadership career to the next level in a practice that values independence, excellence, and heart.

This practice has recently undergone an impressive expansion and refurbishment, now boasting seven spacious consult rooms, a dedicated dental suite, a fully equipped in-house laboratory, and the latest in digital x-ray and monitoring technology – including multi-parameter monitors, blood pressure machines, and digital dental radiography. With separate cat and dog waiting areas and individual wards for cats, dogs, and isolation cases, the environment has been thoughtfully designed with both patient comfort and clinical excellence in mind.

This is an exceptional chance to lead a talented and friendly team of 24 nurses alongside 11 dedicated small animal vets, working hand-in-hand with the Small Animal Partners, Department Manager, and Practice Manager. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the nursing caseload, driving clinical standards, and supporting the continued growth and development of this forward thinking practice.

You will need to be confident in your leadership abilities, organised, and able to make sound clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Your passion for delivering outstanding care – both to patients and their owners – will be matched by your drive to nurture and empower your nursing team.

The Rota

• Full time position
• 4 day week (No late shifts!)
• OOH & weekend rota

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-53110