Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Bristol is seeking a passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to manage nursing operations while ensuring exceptional care for pets. The practice prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to professional development, with a focus on work-life balance. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and various professional benefits, including relocation support for those moving to the area. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and encourages you to bring your unique contributions to the table.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

No Out of Hours

5.6 Weeks Holiday

Paid Professional Memberships

CPD Support

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Colleague Reward Hub

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Lead a team of veterinary nurses and ensure high standards of care.
• Manage nurse clinics and in-patient care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing team and collaborate with veterinarians for quality improvement.
• Process blood samples, manage anaesthetics, and oversee dental care.

Skills

Team Leadership

Veterinary Nursing

Collaboration with Veterinarians

Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Veterinary Equipment

Anaesthetic Monitoring Tools

Job description

Is culture important to you?
We have an unmissable opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our diverse and friendly team at Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets, a well-established locally owned practice.

About us:
The practice is independently run by Ben Kelly and supported by a fantastic team committed to delivering an inclusive work environment and outstanding level of service to our patients, clients and community. With a great team spirit, we are proud to operate a Just Culture.

Proud owners of an ISFM Silver Certificate Cat Friendly Clinic award, a RAW Silver Rabbit Friendly award and an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, we also have all the facilities and equipment you'd expect from a thriving GP small animal practice.

Your Role:
Reporting into our experienced Practice Manager, you'll work closely together in ensuring the smooth running of the practice, as well as having direct line management responsibility for our team of 3 RVNs, 1 student nurse, and 2 VCAs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care.
2. Collaborate with veterinarians to maximize efficiencies and promote continuous quality improvement.
3. Oversee the processing of blood samples, catheters, stitch ups, dental scales and polishes, x-rays, and monitoring anaesthetics.
4. Manage nurse clinics and in-patient care.

Position Details:
This is a full-time position of 40 hours a week but happy to negotiate to a minimum of 35 hours a week, including just 1 in 5 weekends and no OOH, no on calls, and no back up rotas - your time off is your time off!

The Benefits:
In addition to a highly rewarding role, you can also expect to receive:

• Competitive salary circa £30,000 per annum/pro rata
• No out of hours
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Paid professional memberships including RCVS and VDS
• CPD encouraged and supported
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague reward hub - exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets, and the Groom Room

If you are not currently based in the Bristol area and apply directly, we can also offer you a £1,500 relocation allowance.

Location: BS13 7TJ

For an informal confidential chat, please contact our Practice Manager Lisa at [e-mail]

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!