Head RVN | Cheshire | Up to £38,000k

Global Veterinary Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattyvets is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN) for a busy first-opinion veterinary hospital in Chester. You will lead the nursing team, maintain high standards of patient care and clinical excellence, and work alongside a large team of veterinary professionals and support staff.

The role offers a varied workload including patient care, surgical nursing, inpatient and critical care, and laboratory work, with shifts across early to late hours and some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Passionate about clinical excellence
• Enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Experience as a Clinical Coach would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the nursing team across the hospital
• Promoting professional development and maintaining high nursing standards
• Overseeing patient care, surgical nursing, inpatient and critical care, and laboratory work

Job description

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

My client is on the look out for anenthusiastic and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take on a varied and rewarding role as Head RVN within a busy first-opinion veterinary hospital.

Working alongside a large team of experienced veterinary professionals and support staff, you’ll play a key role in leading the nursing team while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence. The hospital is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, providing an excellent environment to deliver high-quality care.

As Head RVN, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the nursing team, promoting professional development, and ensuring exceptional nursing standards are maintained across all areas of the practice.

The Ideal Candidate

They are looking for someone who is passionate about clinical excellence and enjoys mentoring and developing others. Experience as a Clinical Coach, or a willingness to undertake this role, would be advantageous. You’ll enjoy a varied workload including:

• Patient care


• Surgical nursing


• Inpatient and critical care


• Laboratory work


• Supporting and developing ACA, SVN and RVN colleagues

The Role

• 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days


• Shifts between 7:00am and 10:00pm


• 1 in 8 weekend rota with time off in lieu


• No routine out-of-hours


• 1–2 Bank Holidays per year


• Salary: £32,000–£38,000, depending on experience

Please get in touch to find out more!