Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Scarborough is seeking an ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team as Head RVN. In this full-time role, you will manage the clinical team, optimize workflow, and develop nursing skills while ensuring excellent patient care. Candidates should possess strong organizational and leadership skills, a passion for animal welfare, and solid general nursing experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and includes generous CPD and well-being incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Generous CPD funding

Contributory pension scheme

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)

Exclusive discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Solid general nursing experience in veterinary practice.
• Experience with clinical audits and appraisals.
• Passion for animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the clinical team.
• Nurture and develop skills of RVNs and student nurses.
• Contribute to training and development of the nursing team.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Leadership skills

Ability to inspire and motivate

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small, friendly small animal practice in Scarborough as our Head RVN.

You will become part of a close-knit and supportive team, working alongside 0 veterinary surgeons, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurses (including our fantastic student nurses), and an exceptional client care team. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care using low-stress handling techniques.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the clinical team, stepping in where required and acting as a positive role model in all aspects of nursing. You will use your strong organisational and managerial skills to optimise workflow and ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

A key part of the role will be nurturing and developing the skills of our RVNs, supporting their individual surgical and medical interests, and contributing to the training and development of the wider nursing and VCA team. You will also be involved in appraisals and clinical audits, requiring the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead by example.

In return, we are seeking a forward-thinking, enthusiastic Head RVN with solid general nursing experience, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare.

This is a Full-Time role working 40 hour per week and shift patterns can be discussed at interview but to include a 1 in 3 saturday

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary up to £35,00 DOE
• No OOH or overnight in patient checks
• Generous CPD (including funded Certificates)
• Emphasis on well-being
• Contributary pension schemes
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards inc 20% off Pets at Home

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!

Location

YO12 4DH

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!