Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Pet Vet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support and development

Funded professional fees

Income protection

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Job summary

The Pet Vet in Greater London is opening a brand-new veterinary surgery and is seeking a Head Nurse to lead the nursing team from day one. This is your chance to shape how nursing works in a practice and to influence standards.

You will lead the nursing function within the surgery, ensuring high standards of clinical care, smooth day-to-day operations, and a positive, collaborative team environment. A full-time rota with evenings and weekends is included, with CPD support and accommodation for

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Willing to lead and develop a new nursing team.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team within the new practice.
• Ensure excellent patient care and client experience.
• Oversee nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre standards.
• Drive utilisation of nursing skills including Schedule 3 procedures.
• Support student nurses and clinical coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We’re opening a brand-new veterinary surgery — and we’re looking for a Head Nurse to help build and lead the nursing team from day one.

This is your opportunity to shape how nursing works in a practice — not just fit into an existing structure

Too often, Head Nurse roles are about maintaining. This one is about creating. You’ll have the opportunity to influence standards, and build a nursing team where skills are fully utilised and genuinely valued.

As Head Nurse, you’ll lead the nursing function within the surgery — ensuring high standards of clinical care, smooth day-to-day operations, and a positive, collaborative team environment.

You will:

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team
• Ensure excellent patient care and client experience
• Oversee nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre standards
• Drive utilisation of nursing skills including Schedule 3 procedures
• Support student nurses and clinical coaching
• Help shape the culture and ways of working within the practice
• This is a leadership role with real influence — both clinically and operationally.

Working pattern

• Full-time rota with evenings and weekends 4 x 9 hour days, 1 in 4 weekend rotation
• Average working week of 39 hours
• Nurse care nights (with accommodation provided when required)
• Flexible working options considered
• We believe great nursing teams deserve to be recognised, supported and rewarded.
• Monthly Nurse recognition scheme
• CPD support and development opportunities
• Funded professional fees
• Income protection
• Work-life balance & wellbeing
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

About us

We are part of a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group committed to delivering exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Our surgeries are modern, spacious and designed to create a calm environment for pets and a positive, collaborative space for teams.

We invest in our people, support development, and create workplaces where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
• Communicate confidently and compassionately
• Want to fully utilise and develop your nursing skills
• Are positive, proactive and adaptable
• Be part of something from the beginning

If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your skills are valued, and you can help shape a brand-new practice, we’d love to hear from you.