Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a leadership role as Head Veterinary Nurse. In this dynamic position, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care for small animals while fostering a collaborative environment. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours duties, alongside generous benefits including annual leave, CPD allowances, and private medical insurance. Join a passionate team committed to improving veterinary practices and delivering exceptional care to pets in the community.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills essential for team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team, ensuring best practices in patient care.
• Oversee clinical and operational procedures for efficient practice management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Practice

Mentoring

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team at Easter Ross Vets and take on a leadership role in our thriving veterinary practice.

Step into a Leadership Role

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. You'll have the opportunity to influence the development and improvement of clinical practices, mentor junior nurses, and work closely with the veterinary team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance and support.
2. Oversee patient care, ensuring best practice in all aspects of nursing care.
3. Assist in the management of clinical and operational procedures, including stock control and clinical protocols.
4. Perform a wide range of nursing duties, including surgeries, consultations, and inpatient care.
5. Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment within the team.
6. Work closely with the Practice Manager and veterinary team to improve operational efficiency and patient care.

Our Dedicated Team

At Easter Ross Vets, we are a dedicated team of veterinary professionals committed to providing the highest standards of care for small animals. Our modern facilities allow us to quickly diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions, and we pride ourselves on offering compassionate care for all pets, from routine check-ups to emergency treatments. We believe in going the extra mile, ensuring that every animal is treated like our own, and we continuously work to improve our services based on client feedback. We also provide 24/7 emergency coverage through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.

The Skills You Will Bring to Our Team

We are looking for a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team. You should have excellent communication abilities and be able to work well under pressure. A keen interest in clinical practice and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care is essential. Previous experience in a supervisory or senior nursing role is highly desirable.

Working Hours

We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties required. At the moment there are no weekend duties, although these may be introduced in the future.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

1. 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
2. Certificate Support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Easter Ross Vets, Invergordon

25 High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0EZ, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

Farm animals

Equine

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