Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

GLG Vets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Langley, Berkshire, is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team. This role involves managing clinical standards, maintaining stock control, and promoting client education initiatives. Candidates should be RCVS registered with solid experience in theatre and wards. The position offers competitive pay, generous holiday, and a supportive team culture, encouraging professional development through CPD funding and certification support.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

CPD encouragement and funding

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered or eligible.
• Solid experience in theatre, wards, and consults required.
• Additional certifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team and schedules.
• Maintain clinical standards across various areas.
• Oversee stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Promote nurse clinics and client education.
• Support quality improvement and audits.

Skills

Inpatient care

Theatre nursing

Anaesthetic monitoring

Excellent communication

Client-care skills

Organised approach

Collaborative teammate

IT-literate

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience in theatre and wards

Job description

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse — Langley, Berkshire

Overview

Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse based in Langley, Berkshire. Set in Langley, Berkshire, you’ll enjoy a supportive community, independent shops and quick routes to both city and coast.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and line‑manage the nursing team, supporting appraisals and rotas
• Drive clinical standards across theatre, wards, consults and dispensary
• Oversee stock control, SOPs and equipment maintenance schedules
• Champion nurse clinics and client education initiatives
• Support quality improvement, audits and infection control

Skills

• Confident in inpatient care, theatre nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
• Excellent communication and client‑care skills
• Organised approach to stock, cleanliness and clinical standards
• Collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge
• IT‑literate with common PMS and lab integrations

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (or eligibility)
• Solid experience across theatre, wards and consults
• Additional certificates or interests are a bonus

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy

Ready to make a move? Click apply with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat—let’s see if this could be the perfect next step for you.