Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £33,000 pro‑r

Generous CPD allowance, including fund

Contributory pension scheme

Paid professional memberships (RCVS,BV

Exclusive discounts and rewards

20% discount across Vet Group Pets at

Wellbeing focus and social events

Job summary

Aintree Vets for Pets is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and uphold exceptional patient and client care at our Racecourse Retail Park location. This is a full-time role with a supportive clinical team including experienced surgeons, RVN, receptionists, and practice owners.

We value learning and mentoring student nurses, with opportunities for CPD and development within a well-equipped practice that emphasises animal welfare and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing team and coaching clinical staff.
• Strong all-round nursing skills and patient care focus.
• Positive, approachable individual who thrives in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursing team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain exceptional standards of patient and client care.
• Mentor student veterinary nurses during training.
• Assist with rota planning and operational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing skills

Organisation

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a passionate and driven Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Aintree Vets for Pets.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a well-established practice, working alongside a talented clinical team consisting of 4 experienced Veterinary Surgeons, a dedicated RVN, 3 Receptionists, and our Practice Owners. Our team holds a wide range of qualifications and certificates, creating a collaborative environment where learning, development, and clinical excellence are actively encouraged. We are also passionate about supporting the next generation of nurses and take pride in mentoring student veterinary nurses through their training.

Conveniently located on Racecourse Retail Park within the Pets at Home store, our practice is at the heart of the local community and benefits from excellent facilities, modern equipment, ample parking, and easy access to local shops and amenities.

As our Head RVN, you'll play a key role in leading and inspiring the nursing team while maintaining exceptional standards of patient and client care. We're looking for someone with strong all-round nursing skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Previous leadership or clinical coaching experience would be advantageous, but most importantly, we're seeking a positive, approachable individual who thrives in a team-focused environment.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Some weekends will be required on a fair rota basis, with no out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
• No OOH or overnight inpatient checks
• Generous CPD allowance, including funded certificates
• A strong focus on wellbeing and regular social events
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards

Additional benefits include a 20% discount across the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashback schemes, internal career development opportunities, pension, and holiday allowance.

Location: L9 5AN

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!