Head Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to manage their Tottington and Harwood locations. The ideal candidate will exemplify outstanding patient care and communication skills, enrich the nursing team, and contribute to delivering exceptional veterinary services. Flexible hours may be considered for the right individual, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Reliable and ambitious individual.
• Great attention to detail.
• Passion for clinical and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing and reception team.
• Manage smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Advocate for nurse consults and clinics.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Role: HeadVeterinary Nurse

Location: Pennine Vets – working across our Tottington and Harwood practices

Salary: depending on experience + Benefits

Hours: Full time – reduced hours considered for the right candidate

We are looking for a motivated and positive RVN to lead the nursing and reception team within our practice, including but not limited to:

• Advocating and driving nurse consults and clinics
• Managing the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Supporting and coaching our SVN's
• Being a point of contact for the nursing team
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of equipment

The Head Nurse will be fully supported by a deputy Head Nurse and RVN/PD.

About Us:

Pennine Vets was established in 2004, and our two practice sites are located in Tottington, Bury and Harwood, Bolton. These two practices work side-by-side, and our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures to our client base.

About You:

We are looking for someone reliable and ambitious with excellent communication, patient and client care standards, that has great attention to detail. This role would suit an RVN who is ready to take a step up in responsibility or an experienced Senior/Lead or Head Nurse looking for a better work/life balance. It is ideal for someone with a passion for developing clinical and personal development individually and for the team.

CVS Group plc is an AIM listed,international integrated veterinary services provider, which delivers to clients through four business areas: our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

Rewarding our people:As different things are important to different people at different times in their professional lives, we offer flexibility to our colleagues in their benefits packages, depending on the role. You can find out more about our benefits here - What We Offer

If you are ready to join us today, click “Apply Now”.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.