Head Veterinary Nurse

Straid Veterinary Clinic; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice near High Wycombe is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to effectively manage the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care. Responsibilities include supervising staff and organizing training while fostering a positive work environment. The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000, flexible working hours, generous leave, and wellness benefits designed to support a healthy work-life balance. The practice boasts advanced facilities and strong community ties.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or leadership role is essential.
• Passion for team development and high standards.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing team and support a positive working culture.
• Organise training to maintain high levels of nursing care.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in safe working order.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Proactive approach

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse

Straid Veterinary Clinic, Beaconsfield (near High Wycombe)

Salary up to £35,000 DOE

40 hours per week

Join a team where your experience truly matters

We are looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our small friendly and enthusiastic practice in Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire. Established for over 100 years we have built a loyal local client base and are known for being a true community vet. We enjoy supporting local charities along with taking part in some fundraising too. Beaconsfield is a busy town with plenty of shops restaurants and bars plus great commuter links.

Role Details

You will take a key lead within our nursing team ensuring our standards remain high and our patients receive the best care. Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Manage the nursing team and support a positive working culture
• Manage stocking levels across the practice
• Organise training to maintain a high level of nursing care
• Monitor staff performance and coordinate biannual appraisals
• Organise and attend internal meetings
• Assist with clinical coaching and support student nurses
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in safe working order
• Work collaboratively with the wider team and be involved in continued practice improvement projects

Work Schedule

We work Monday to Friday inclusive with a mix of early shifts 8 to 4 for three weeks and late shifts 12.30pm to 7pm for one week. There is also a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift 8am to 12pm. We are flexible with rota swaps where possible to support personal commitments and encourage a healthy work and life balance. Daily tea breaks included a well earned cuppa and chat is very important here.

About the Practice

You will be working alongside three other members of our nursing team in a well equipped practice including ultrasound new DR processing x ray dental x ray operating theatre for orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue procedures fully equipped lab and three consulting rooms. If you would like to visit for a look around before applying we would be more than happy to welcome you in to meet the team.

What We are Looking For

You will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in a senior or leadership role and a passion for team development and high standards. Strong communication skills a proactive approach and the confidence to share ideas and lead by example are essential.

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £35,000 DOE you will benefit from

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing including discounted gym membership
• Non accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5 percent Employee 3 percent Employer
• Discounted staff pet care