Head Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care seeks a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse at Hart Veterinary Centre in England, responsible for providing senior clinical leadership and overseeing nursing standards. The role requires significant clinical experience and a commitment to fostering a high-quality care environment.

Enjoy 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, a £1,000 welcome bonus, and a salary up to £38,000, based on experience. Join a supportive and values-led team dedicated to improving animal care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills.
• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team, promoting high clinical standards.
• Deliver hands‑on nursing care across theatre, inpatient care, and nurse consultations.
• Help mentor and guide colleagues, including students and less experienced team members.

Skills

Advanced medical and surgical nursing skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Hart Veterinary Centre on a full‑time basis, with a £1,000 welcome bonus.

Hart Veterinary Centre is a long‑established and growing practice, caring for pets since 1993. With modern surgeries in Bicester and Waddesdon, we provide high‑quality veterinary care with compassion, building strong relationships with clients and delivering the best care to their pets.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient and client care.

You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you’ll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.

General Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team, promoting high clinical standards
• Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of back‑of‑house clinical areas
• Deliver hands‑on nursing care across theatre, inpatient care and nurse consultations
• Help mentor and guide colleagues, including students and less experienced team members

Qualifications & Experience

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

How We’ll Support You

• A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards and team development
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choices such as Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with many retailers

Salary up to £38,000, dependent on experience.

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.