Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Maldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS BVNA VDS memberships

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Maldon is seeking an enthusiastic Head RVN to lead and develop the nursing team while continuing to deliver high‑quality clinical care. The role combines hands‑on nursing with leadership and administrative responsibilities in a supportive practice.

You’ll supervise a skilled team, champion clinical standards, and drive CPD and professional development opportunities. The position is full‑time with a shared weekend rota and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• RVN with leadership potential and a passion for mentoring the nursing team.
• Experience in a senior or head nurse role is advantageous.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursing team to deliver high clinical standards.
• Conduct hands-on nursing care and supervise daily nursing operations.
• Support CPD and professional development, manage administrative tasks.

Skills

RVN

Head nurse

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Are you a passionate RVN looking for an exciting new position with a brilliant team? Would you like to utilise your skills to their full potential? Whether you’re looking for a promotion or have previously held a head nurse position, we can support you!

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who is ready to develop their career, combining hands‑on nursing with the chance to lead, inspire, and support a talented nursing team. As Head RVN, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the practice, championing high clinical standards while helping others reach their full potential.

As our Head RVN, you'll lead by example, creating a positive and supportive environment where every team member can thrive. You'll enjoy a varied role that balances clinical work with leadership and administrative responsibilities.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a shared weekend rota of just 1 in 4 weekends and 2 bank holidays per year. Shift patterns are 8:30am-4:30pm or 11:15am-7:15pm and an occasional 10am-6pm shift.

About Us:

We’re a supportive and friendly team with varying experience and interests made up of 3 RVNS, 1 VCA, 2 Vets and 4 receptionists. We are based inside a popular Pets at Home store on the Wycke Hill Business Park, with good local transport links, walkable to high street, and airports and beaches all within an hour’s drive.

We can offer you:

• Salary up to £35,000, dependant on experience
• Generous CPD allowance with allocated time off to complete
• Emphasis on wellbeing
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards
• Shared allocation of Bank Holidays (1-2 per year)

Location: CM9 6TU

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!