Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - St Albans - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the clinical team. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, coupled with a passion for animal care. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, patient care, and team management. This full-time role offers an attractive salary and numerous benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Generous CPD allowance

Paid membership fees

Cycle to work scheme

Discount at Vets for Pets

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Relevant clinical experience in a veterinary practice.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day running of the clinical team.
• Administer medication and monitor anaesthesia.
• Involved in appraisals and auditing of clinical care.

Skills

Proficient in general nursing duties

Excellent customer service

Experience in handling various animal species

Strong general nursing skills

Passionate about animal care

Education

Level 3 Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and skilled Head Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting career move?

Responsibilities

As post holder of this role you will be directing the day to day running of the clinical team, lending a hand where needed, able to be a role model in your duties, as well as having managerial skills to optimise workflow. You will be involved in appraisals and auditing of clinical care, and so must be able to inspire and motivate.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary from £32,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• This is a full-time role for 40hrs per week
• No OOHs
• A contributory pension scheme
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
• A generous extra day’s leave for your birthday
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Funded sponsorship visas (Plus relocation allowance!)
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

Requirements

• Must hold a relevant qualification in veterinary nursing (e.g., Level 3 Diploma or a degree in Veterinary Nursing).
• Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or equivalent governing body.
• Relevant clinical experience working in a veterinary practice or hospital.
• Proficiency in general nursing duties such as patient care, administering medication, and monitoring anaesthesia.
• Experience in handling various animal species (small animals, exotics, or large animals, depending on the practice).
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments.
• Strong general nursing skills and excellent customer service
• Positive, down-to-earth, and passionate about animal care
• The ideal Nurse to join us will be proactive and enthusiastic, with solid all-round skills.
• Key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care.
• Be a strong team player and enjoy the variety the role will bring.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and join a team that truly values your dedication and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!