Head Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Norwich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Taverham, near Norwich, seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a passionate team. You will provide high standards of patient care while overseeing nursing operations. The role offers a competitive salary up to £39,000, a £1,000 Welcome Bonus, and extensive professional development opportunities. Join a supportive environment with new facilities and a focus on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pawsome Benefits reward gateway

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate RVN ready to take the next career step.
• Ability to lead and support a large nursing team.
• Clinical skills across a wide range of veterinary cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team to maintain high standards of care.
• Utilize clinical skills in various cases with a supportive team.
• Participate in ongoing development and nursing training.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership skills

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse - Taverham Veterinary Hospital

Up to £39,000 DOE | £1,000 Welcome Bonus | £2,000 Relocation Allowance

Taverham Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at a very exciting time, as we enter the final stages of our hospital expansion.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate RVN looking to take the next step in their career. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting our large nursing team, helping to maintain the highest standards of patient care while shaping the continued growth and development of our hospital services.

Based at our busy first opinion and referral hospital, you'll be able to utilise your clinical and leadership skills across a wide range of cases, with the support of a dedicated, friendly, and experienced team.

Working Pattern

• Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
• 4-day week, working 9.5-hour days
• 1:8 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 08:20-16:00, with 30-minute lunch)
• No out of hours or on-call

About Us

Our hospital status practice is home to state-of-the-art facilities, including a brand new CT scanner, dental suite, new canine kennels, ISFM gold-standard cat kennels, dedicated isolation facilities, and four operating theatres. We regularly perform ultrasonography, cardiology, and orthopaedic surgeries.

We are proud to be a nurse training practice, offering a structured two-year programme for new graduate vets. Many of our nurses are certificate holders or currently working towards further qualifications, with an emphasis on ongoing development and learning for the whole team.

You'll be joining a large and talented group, including 41 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 34 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Student Nurses, 9 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 30+ support staff. We're a sociable and ambitious team, consistently praised in appraisals for our positive culture. Monthly team meetings and regular social events are a key part of life at Taverham.

Our practices are based in the peaceful towns of Taverham and Costessey, just 15 minutes from historic Norwich and less than an hour from some of the UK's best beaches.

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 salary up to £39,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• £2,000 Relocation Allowance
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care