Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Vine Tree Vets; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Head Nurse to lead a team of veterinary nurses. This hands-on role includes mentorship and support for clinical growth in a caring environment. The position allows for a balanced work-life, with no out-of-hours commitment. Candidates must be registered veterinary nurses with an interest in leadership.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary nurse.
• Interest in leadership and mentorship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to a team of 2 registered nurses.
• Support practice development and quality of service.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team for patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Veterinary nursing

Education

Registered veterinary nurse

Job description

Overview

About the role

Are you a registered veterinary nurse looking to take the next step in your career and feel ready for a leadership position? If the answer is yes then have you considered working with us at Vine Tree. Vine Tree is currently looking for a new Head Nurse, to help guide and grow a caring and dedicated team of veterinary nurses, in a progressive and supportive environment. The Head Nurse role is a hands on leadership position, providing you with the chance to make a real difference. You will be working to support the practice develop and providing mentorship to a team of 2 Veterinary nurses, with great opportunity to pursue your own areas of clinical interest.

The position is for 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days, with a 1:4 Saturday rota, although part time candidates will also be considered. We don't operate out of hours or on call, allowing for you to maintain your work life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to a team of 2 registered nurses.
• Support the practice development and contribute to clinical growth and service quality.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver high standards of patient care.

What we offer

If you're seeking a role where you can flourish in a supportive and forward-thinking practice, handle a diverse and rewarding workload, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance, we'd be thrilled to hear from you.

Employee value and benefits

• Work life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – discount and cashback with retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £36,000 p/a DOE

Requirements

• Registered veterinary nurse
• Interest in leadership and team mentorship (Head Nurse)

Vine Tree opened its doors in the Wye Valley in 2015 as an independent, family-run practice. Our collaboration with IVC in 2017 has seen our business and team grow exponentially. Our practice includes modern small animal facilities and a committed team environment.