Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Silverton Veterinary Practice - Paignton; Paignton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Devon is seeking an experienced Head Nurse to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations, support clinical standards, and manage the nursing team in providing high-quality veterinary care. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development, with flexible working patterns available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Subsidised gym membership

Enhanced parental leave payments

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts on pet products

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to support and train other nursing team members.
• Experience in managing clinical and non-clinical projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice as Head Nurse.
• Drive clinical standards and support the nursing team.
• Lead various clinical projects and ensure practice compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary nursing

Clinical standards management

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse? Looking for your next role in glorious Devon? Come and join our fantastic team at Silverton Vets!

Here at Silverton Vets we are looking for an experienced RVN to join our friendly and dedicated team based in South Devon close to the sea and moors, as our Head Nurse!

We are an RCVS Accredited Veterinary Practice with surgeries in Paignton and Brixham. We are well equipped with Digital Xray, endoscopy, ultrasound, K-laser, full Lab, separate dental suite and imaging room, two theatres.

Your new role will be varied as we have faith in our supportive and clinically lead nursing team to be involved in all aspects of veterinary care. As a practice we also understand the importance of developing our skills so CPD is encouraged and funded.

As the Head Nurse, you will work alongside the Head Vet and Practice Director in the day to day running of the practice. You will support the nursing team, and drive clinical standards. Lead from the front and be involved in the management and training of our friendly and enthusiastic nurse team. You will support various clinical and non-clinical projects and initiatives, PSS compliance plus PSS awards and Health & Safety. We fully utilise our nurses through consults, schedule 3 and aim to deliver a high standard of care.

We have on offer full time 40 hours per week however we are happy to discuss flexible and part time working patterns to suit your needs. Our rota also includes 1:8 Saturdays and no OOH.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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