Head Veterinary Nurse

Priory (Beeston); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Nottingham is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing and reception team. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, supporting and coaching staff, and ensuring the highest care standards for patients. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in veterinary nursing. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, promoting a better work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Motivated and positive RVN with nursing leadership experience.
• Ready to take a step up in responsibility or be an experienced Senior/Lead Nurse.
• Reliable with high standards of patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing and reception team within the practice.
• Manage the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Advocate and drive nurse consults and clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Patient care standards

Job description

Role: Head Veterinary Nurse

Location: Priory (Beeston)

Salary: Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience + Benefits

Hours: Full time

We are looking for a motivated and positive RVN to lead the nursing and reception team within our practice, including but not limited to:

• Advocating and driving nurse consults and clinics
• Managing the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Supporting and coaching our SVN's
• Being a point of contact for the nursing team
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of equipment
• Managing a team of day and night nurses - our practice also runs an OOH service

About You:

We are looking for someone reliable and ambitious with excellent communication, patient and client care standards, that has great attention to detail. This role would suit an RVN who is ready to take a step up in responsibility or an experienced Senior/Lead or Head Nurse looking for a better work/life balance.

CVS Group plc is an international integrated veterinary services provider. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority.

We offer flexibility to our colleagues in their benefits packages, depending on the role. You can find out more about our benefits here.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.