Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Surrey

purovets; Camberley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CPD allowance & CPD leave

Funded certificates & career pathways

Health & wellbeing support (HealthCash

Life Assurance 3x salary

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Purovets is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse for our Camberley, Surrey practice. You will join the leadership team, balancing hands-on clinical work with mentoring and day-to-day management to support, develop and lead the nursing staff while upholding high clinical standards.

You will work with autonomy, guided by the Partner, to shape a proactive and caring team that delivers excellent patient care and a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with solid clinical experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing others.
• Confident, organised and proactive RVN.
• Collaborative team player focused on culture and continuous improvement.
• Keen to shape a growing practice into a strong leadership-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Head Veterinary Nurse in Camberley leads the nursing team and participates in leadership, coaching and day-to-day management.
• Support and develop the nursing team while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Help create a positive, well-organised environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Practice development

Team motivation

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Head Nurse | Camberley Surrey

Salary - up to £42,000

Why Join?

• Competitive market salary of up to £42,000
• Supported career pathways through a clinical network
• Private Health Insurance
• Progress in your nursing career through a leadership role
• Work in a lovely town in Surrey, commutable by train

The Opportunity

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll be a key part of the practice leadership team, combining hands-on clinical work with leadership, coaching and day-to-day management. You’ll support and develop the nursing team, maintain high clinical standards and help create a positive, well-organised environment where both people and patients can thrive. With plenty of autonomy and support from the Partner, you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark and build the kind of nursing team you’re proud to lead.

Benefits

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service, plus an additional paid ‘Day for You’.
• £750 CPD allowance and 2 days’ paid CPD leave each year, alongside access to internal learning and Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificates and career pathways to support your long-term development.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a Health Cash Plan from day one and 24/7 counselling and wellbeing services.
• Life Assurance at 3x salary, plus RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Additional perks including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and discounts on products and services.

The Rota

• Complete an 8-hour shift at the nearby 24-hour hospital every fourth weekend.
• Weekend hospital shifts will alternate between Saturdays and Sundays.
• Participate in the hospital’s on-call rota.
• Gain valuable exposure to more complex cases, advanced diagnostics and hospital-level care.
• Bring new knowledge and experience back to the practice to strengthen the wider nursing team.

Career Development

• Take your next step into leadership as an experienced RVN ready for greater responsibility.
• Develop your skills in team leadership, coaching, mentoring and practice development.
• Access funded certificates, internal career pathways and dedicated CPD support.
• Build a rewarding long-term career with opportunities to develop both clinically and as a leader.

What We’re Looking For

• An RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with solid clinical experience and a passion for exceptional patient and client care.
• Someone who enjoys leading, motivating and developing others and brings out the best in their colleagues.
• A confident, organised and proactive RVN who is comfortable taking ownership and making decisions.
• A collaborative team player who values positive culture, communication and continuous improvement.
• Someone excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing practice and make a genuine difference.
• Whether you’re an experienced Head Nurse or an RVN ready to take your first step into leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply