Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover) - Salary up to £35,000 DOE

Putlands (Maidstone); Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kent is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead their team, ensuring high standards of patient care while supporting clinical growth. This fixed-term position offers a salary up to £35K and opportunities for training and development. The role requires RCVS registration and involves clinical coaching.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

CPD and further studies encouraged

Performance bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven GP skills and surgery experience.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.
• Clinical coaching experience or interest preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Be innovative with team offerings and skill development.
• Provide high standards of patient care.

Skills

Team player with excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong focus on exceptional patient care

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Overview

Putlands Veterinary Surgery is a mixed vet practice located in Paddock Wood, Kent. Putlands pride themselves on their provision to the community in treating pets, farm animals and equine and providing the highest standard of veterinary care to all. Through the variety of patients, they offer an opportunity for its nursing team to develop an extensive list of skills and qualifications and explore interests.

We are looking for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead our close knit, passionate team for 40 hours a week. The hours will be working between Monday - Friday 8am to 7pm. Saturday 8am to 12noon. We can offer flexibility on days, but to include 2 in 7 Saturdays with time back in lieu. This is a fixed term position covering maternity starting in August 2025 for 12 months.

We would welcome someone to be innovative with what our nursing team can offer and develop them further. You will ideally have either a further clinical qualification or management experience so you can guide our team forwards and make us even better! We will happily support your further development. We are a nurse training practice so we would need someone who would be happy to be a clinical coach for SVNs (training provided if needed).

There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is!

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.

To be considered for this role, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail].

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Click here to find out more about CVS Nursing Career Pathway

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and oversee day-to-day operations for 40 hours per week.
• Be innovative with what the nursing team can offer and develop team skills and interests.
• Act as clinical coach for SVNs (training provided if needed).
• Collaborate to support nursing development and clinical growth within the practice.
• Provide high standards of patient care and support the team in delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven GP skills and surgery experience
• Eagerness to learn and develop
• Clinical coaching experience or interest preferred
• Strong focus on exceptional patient care
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Positive, enthusiastic approach to tasks
• Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact
• Ability to balance study and work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Professional memberships funded
• Salary up to £35K DOE
• CPD and further studies encouraged - learning and clinical growth
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks with the Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices

How to apply

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