Head Veterinary Nurse

Jurassic Recruitment - Veterinary Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Nurse in City Of London. The role involves leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring exceptional clinical care, and supporting professional development. Ideal candidates should have solid clinical experience and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, 4-day work week, and various employee benefits including enhanced maternity pay and CPD allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rewards and recognition scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Access to employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Generous CPD allowance

20 days of leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount for veterinary services

Internal leadership training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a clinical setting, preferably in veterinary care.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team of veterinary nurses and support staff.
• Passion for professional development and fostering team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in providing exceptional clinical care.
• Support the professional development of RVNs, students, and VCAs.
• Manage on-call duty participation as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical experience

Team motivation

Job description

My Client is looking for a passionate and experienced Head Nurse to lead our outstanding nursing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a friendly, well-established practice that takes pride in delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service.

About the Role

We’re seeking a confident, self‑motivated individual with solid clinical experience who can inspire, support, and guide our team of RVNs, students, and VCAs. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about driving professional development and fostering a positive team culture.

Salary & Hours

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: 4 days per week (9‑hour shifts), plus 1 in 4 weekends
• Contracted Hours: Average 40 hours per week
• On‑call: Participation in the duty night rota

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Access to Boost employee discountsHealth and wellbeing support via Help at Hand
• Generous CPD allowance
• 20 days of leave (plus bank holidays)
• Staff discount for veterinary services
• Internal leadership training and development opportunities

You’ll be joining a modern, purpose‑built practice with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a team of six dedicated vets committed to delivering the highest standards of care, day and night.

Please get in touch if you would like to be considered.

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