Head Veterinary Nurse

Dnavetcare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Vetcare in Central London (Belgravia area) is seeking an experienced Senior/Head Veterinary Nurse. The role involves theatre work, monitoring GAs, lab tasks, and comprehensive patient care within a busy, independent practice.

You will join a friendly, professional team with a wealth of expertise, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RVN required with senior or head nurse experience.
• Experience in a busy veterinary setting in a leadership role is desirable.
• Competent in monitoring anaesthetics, theatre procedures and ward care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor GA’s and theatre work.
• Ward care and patient management.
• Support and coach junior staff and nurses.

Skills

GA monitoring

Theatre work

Lab work

Blood collection

Patient care

Education

RVN registration

UK veterinary nursing qualification

Tools

GA monitoring equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to feel valued again as an incredibly important part of a veterinary team? Want to work in one of the most beautiful areas in London? Located a 3 minute walk from Victoria station - The easiest commute of your life!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior/ Head Veterinary Nurse to join our progressive, friendly and experienced independent team in Central London., Elizabeth Street Veterinary Hospital. This is a prestigious veterinary practice in Belgravia, Central London. As a RVN, you will be vital part of our team and have the opportunity to do a variety of tasks - no two days are the same!

We have the best vets and equipment in London however, what we are really missing is a further fantastic nurse, could it be you?

Our popular, friendly, community feel surgery really do value our important RVN's and appreciate the wealth of knowledge and care that is necessary in your prestigious role. Whether nurse consults, theatre work, coaching others or wards are you thing, we would love to hear what you can bring to our immense team.

We boast a wealth of long standing and insured clients and are well known for the outstanding care we give to sick pets. This is a surgery to be proud to work for!

This is a friendly, progressive, fast paced and rewarding environment where great team spirit makes a difference and job satisfaction is a high priority. You must be highly competent in monitoring GA's, theatre work, lab work, taking bloods and caring for the pets who need you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - Day role. x4 Days per week. No OOH/On call.

Pay: up to £41,500 DOE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don't just offer jobs-we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team-and we’re looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.