Head Registered Vet Nurse

Vets for Pets; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Head RVN to lead a dedicated team in Chelmsford. This role offers a full-time schedule with a supportive environment, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring and delivering high-quality animal care. Join a dynamic team committed to outstanding pet healthcare and customer service, and enjoy a competitive salary along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Paid RCVS membership

Exclusive company discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced registered nurse with management experience preferred.
• Confident with general nursing duties and coaching student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Manage administrative duties and mentor student nurses.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Nursing Duties

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Head RVN to join us here in Chelmsford Vets for Pets. If you are an RVN looking for a new challenge in a thriving practice, we would love to hear from you.

About us
Our spacious surgery, based in the Pets at Home store, is purpose built and has excellent equipment including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, high spec ultrasound and in-house laboratory. We have 3 consultation rooms, dedicated operating theatre, lab area, prep room and separate dog, cat and isolation wards. We are proud to be a veterinary nursing training practice and we have our RCVS practice standards accreditation.

The current team consists of 6 Vets, 7 RVNs, 4 SVNs, 3 VCAs, 5 receptionists and a practice manager. We’re a supportive, fun and dedicated team and have a large and loyal client base. The nursing team are encouraged to work closely with the vets but also alongside each other and the rest of the team, to utilise their skills to the full potential within the RVN qualification to achieve maximum job satisfaction. Our practice owner is keen to offer support to all of the team and encourage any specific areas of interest.

About you
This role would suit an experienced registered nurse looking for the next step in their career or someone with current management experience. We are looking for someone who is happy to lead by example, has great communication and team-work skills and who will bring a positive and passionate approach to the role.

You’ll be confident with all general nursing duties and ideally have experience of, and enjoy, coaching and mentoring student nurses. Strong leadership skills and motivation to maximise efficiency while maintaining high standards of care for our patients are essential. This role would suit an ambitious nurse who thrives in a fast-paced practice. Some managerial administrative duties would be required as part of the role.

About the role
The full time rota consists of an average of 40 hours per week. Weekday shifts vary between 8.00am and 7.30pm and you will be required to work 1 full weekend every 8 weeks. Lieu days will be provided for each weekend worked and there are no out of hours duties or on call, allowing you to enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Benefits
By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes;

• Generous CPD allowance
• Competitive salary of up to £37,000 FTE per annum
• Standard annual leave allowance of 28 days including bank holidays rising to 33 days including bank holidays after 2 full years of service (pro rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid RCVS membership
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards including up to 30% off pets at home

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like more information or to organise an informal chat before applying, please email Rach from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!