Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Werrington Vets seeks a dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a skilled team in a modern, well-equipped practice in Peterborough. Offering a competitive salary up to £38k, this role guarantees a collaborative environment and presents opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid professional fees

RCVS fees paid and CPD encouraged

Company pension scheme

Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Ability to lead and develop a nursing team.
• Experience in veterinary nursing and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the veterinary nursing team.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.
• Work alongside the Clinical Director and Practice Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Werrington Vets – Salary up to £38k Depending on Experience

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Head Veterinary Nurse at Werrington Vets.

Werrington Vets is a busy small animal Veterinary practice in Peterborough. We are a team of 3 Vets, 5 RVNs, 1 SVNs, 2 KAs and 6 other support staff. The practice is purpose built with great facilities for patients and staff alike.

This role is full time, 40 hours a week and this can be across 4 or 5 days – just let us know what works for you! There is also a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

Our team is what makes us stand out from the rest. We work closely together with shared values and our colleague's wellbeing is important to us. Our colleague's employee satisfaction is measured, and the results are outstanding, our colleagues are happy here, and you could be too!

We have high standards of care and expertise in carrying out advanced surgeries and working up complex medical cases. Werrington Vets is a modern, well equipped, and progressive practice. We pride ourselves on the highest levels of patient care and are proud to be a Gold Standard ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, with a view to being Dogs Trust accredited soon.

The ideal applicant will be someone with previous supervisory or management experience to lead our professional and experienced nursing team, you will be the direct report for the 9 nursing team members and will work closely alongside our Clinical Director and Practice Manager. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and strive to develop our team to be the very best they can be.

We are offering:

• Salary up to £38k Depending on Experience
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy an additional four weeks leave)
• Paid professional fees
• RCVS fees paid and CPD encouraged and funded
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and a variety of discounts on everyday spending through Perk box
• Share save scheme

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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