Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head RVN to join their accredited small animal hospital in Alnwick. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead a dynamic nursing team in a supportive environment. With a focus on career development and work-life balance, you'll manage routine and emergency care, ensuring high standards of patient care. Join a sociable team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth through various pathways. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a beautiful location, close to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Benefits

Professional Memberships

CPD Support

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Motivated Head Nurse with leadership experience and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated nursing team and manage daily operations.
• Promote nurse-led clinics and support professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Head RVN at Alnorthumbria

Join our RCVS-accredited small animal hospital at Alnorthumbria in Alnwick! This full-time position offers a salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.

Working Hours: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to cover holidays or absences.

We are a busy, progressive first opinion practice with a dedicated emergency out-of-hours night team. Our team fosters a friendly and supportive environment, encouraging career development.

The role is based at our well-equipped Alnwick branch, providing an excellent opportunity for a head nurse to lead a fast-paced department, managing routine and emergency care, including surgeries like cat castrates, TPLOs, and fracture repairs, with inpatient care at a gold standard.

Why Us?

We are a sociable and welcoming team that values work-life balance, with regular social events and access to Northumberland's natural beauty, close to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

We support our nurses' professional growth through various pathways, including the CVS Nursing Career Pathway, which offers clear career progression opportunities in different veterinary sectors.

The Role

You will work closely with the practice leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations, support a dedicated nursing team, and promote nurse-led clinics and further upskilling to expand our service offerings.

What We Are Looking For

• A motivated and positive Head Nurse with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a leadership role is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care.

Rewards and Benefits

We are committed to supporting your career development and offer benefits such as professional memberships, CPD support, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, mental health support, and more. For full details, visit our website or contact us directly.

Contact and Application

For more information, contact Richard Cuthbert at [e-mail], Elizabeth Branch at [e-mail], or David Vaughan at [e-mail].

To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’.

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