Head Nurse - Slough

purovets; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Slough is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a team and manage nurse-led clinics. Enjoy a 4-day working week with excellent facilities, a generous salary of £35,000 plus a £500 sign-on bonus, and various perks including CPD opportunities and healthcare plans. If you're experienced and ready for a new challenge, contact us to apply.

Benefits

Health care plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish

CPD funding

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confident in leading and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-led clinics and support a close-knit clinical team.
• Ensure high-quality care in a supportive environment.
• Utilize advanced facilities and diagnostics.

Skills

Outstanding patient care

Team collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Slough

• 4-Day Working Week – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a flexible rota and just 1 in 6 weekends at the sister hospital
• Leadership Opportunity – Step into a senior role with the chance to lead nurse-led clinics and support a close-knit clinical team
• Advanced Facilities & Diagnostics – Work in a well-equipped practice with access to MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, and more
• Excellent Location – Based in Slough near green parks, historic Windsor, and just 10 minutes from Heathrow and 1 hour from London
• Generous salary of £35,000 plus a £500 sign-on bonus

About the Practice:

My client is a well-established, RCVS-accredited practice with over 1,300 active clients, and proud to be recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic by the ISFM. The practice features:
• Two consult rooms
• Dedicated space for nurse-led clinics
• X-ray facilities
• Access to advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and ECG
• Out-of-hours support from their 24-hour sister hospital in Watford

The Role:
• Full-time position
• 4-day week with 1 in 6 weekends
• Supportive, experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to lead and grow nurse-led services

About You:

I am looking for a qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who:
• Has experience delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Is confident in leading and mentoring others

Ready to Join?

If you're ready for a new challenge in a progressive and supportive environment, I would love to hear from you. For a confidential, informal chat about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The Package:
• Generous salary of £35,000 plus a £500 sign-on bonus
• Health care plan
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [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 no: JOB-54574