Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Galemire Vets Ltd; Cleator Moor; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Cumbria is seeking a dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a small nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a commitment to client service, and a proactive approach to professional development. This full-time role offers work-life balance with generous holiday entitlements and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Responsibilities

• Lead a small nursing team and provide high-quality patient care.
• Oversee nursing duties and help ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commitment to patient care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Overview

Galemire Vets in Cumbria is seeking a dedicated and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. If you are ready to step into a leadership role in a well-established and respected practice, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small nursing team, provide high-quality patient care, and support the clinical team with day-to-day operations.
• Oversee nursing duties, maintain patient care standards, and help ensure the practice runs smoothly.

About the Practice

Galemire Vets is a practice committed to continuous growth and maintaining high clinical standards. Our modern, fully-equipped facility includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring to provide the highest level of care. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment; since 1966 we have delivered exceptional care and built strong relationships with clients and patients.

Location

Located in the heart of the Western Lakeland Fells, our practice is a short distance from the Solway Coast and a 5-minute drive from Whitehaven.

Accommodation

Accommodation arrangements are available upon request.

Working Hours

Full-time role, 40 hours per week over 5 days, with shifts between 8am–7pm. No out-of-hours or on-call duties required.

What Skills You\'ll Bring

RVN with leadership experience or a desire to take on management responsibilities. Commitment to high-quality patient care and exceptional client service, excellent communication, teamwork, and commitment to continuing professional development. Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to clinical standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing: enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum