Head Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

Career progression

Holiday entitlement

Health plan

EAP

Wellbeing support

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group in Tonbridge is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead clinical care and promote pet wellness. You will monitor health, support care outcomes, and provide reassurance to owners while receiving mandatory hands-on training and career progression support.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with 30–40 hours per week, flexible days, and a generous CPD allowance. Relocation or space for development opportunities may be available.

Responsibilities

• Passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and owners.
• Support patient outcomes in all clinical aspects as part of the team.
• Maintain quality by ensuring the practice is kept in excellent condition and by upholding high standards of care.
• Learn, develop and grow through mandatory ongoing training and compulsory development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive environment by fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence using both written and verbal skills to build lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and pets.

Job description

Job Title

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location

Tonbridge / Tunbridge Wells, Kent (15 minutes from site)

Contract

Permanent, Full Time (Part Time considered)

Hours

30‑40 hours per week, Average 40 hours (flexible)

Days per Week

Flexible

Weekend rota

2 Saturdays in 7

Practice Type

First opinion

Salary

£32,000 – £40,000, DOE, FTE

Overview

As Head Veterinary Nurse you will promote pet wellness, monitor patient health, support care outcomes, and offer reassurance to owners while receiving mandatory learning, hands‑on training and mandatory career progression support.

Responsibilities

• Passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and owners.
• Support patient outcomes in all clinical aspects as part of the team.
• Maintain quality by ensuring the practice is kept in excellent condition and by upholding high standards of care.
• Learn, develop and grow through mandatory ongoing training and compulsory development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive environment by fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence using both written and verbal skills to build lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and pets.

Benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library and mandatory funded advanced training opportunities.
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway.
• Up to 33 days holiday, with mandatory optional buy/sell.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and mandatory enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts: 50 % off services, MiPet food and mandatory mandatory medications (mandatory mandatory discounts).