Head Veterinary Nurse

Vetted Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS/VDS fees

Pet discounts

Lunch Fridays

4-day week

5 weeks leave + BH

CPD funding

Job summary

Vetted Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead and inspire a talented nursing team within a busy practice. You will shape the future of the nursing group, promoting outstanding patient care and clinical efficiency, while developing protocols and training initiatives.

You will drive staff development, manage workload, and ensure high standards across anaesthesia and patient care, contributing to a supportive, collaborative environment under directors and the

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS.
• At least three years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a veterinary leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills.
• Comfort with all aspects of clinical nursing, anaesthesia, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire nursing team to uphold high clinical standards.
• Develop protocols, training initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Manage staff workload and foster a supportive working environment.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the practice alongside directors and practice manager.
• Oversee clinical nursing, anaesthesia, and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Clinical nursing

Education

RCVS-registered veterinary nurse

Job description

Our client are seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN) to become an integral part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a talented nursing team, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the practice alongside the directors and practice manager.

As the Head RVN, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the nursing team, ensuring outstanding patient care and clinical efficiency. Your leadership will foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive working environment, where team development and high clinical standards are paramount. You will be instrumental in developing protocols, training initiatives, and quality improvement projects, making a tangible impact on the practice.

To excel in this role, you must be a qualified veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS, with at least three years of post-qualification experience. Proven experience in a veterinary leadership or supervisory role is essential, as are strong organisational, communication, and people management skills. You should be confident in all aspects of clinical nursing, anaesthesia, and patient care, with a passion for mentoring and developing others.

The team includes four vets, three RVNs, one SVN, and three receptionists. The practice values staff wellbeing and focuses on realistic workload management, approachable leadership, and fostering a supportive environment. The team handles a varied caseload of medical and surgical cases, always striving to develop their standard of care through a collaborative approach.

The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000-£37,000 per year, a four-day working week with one in four Saturday mornings, five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible CPD funding. Additionally, RCVS and VDS fees are covered, staff pets receive discounts, and social events are organised throughout the year, with lunch provided for the team each Friday.

If you are an experienced and passionate veterinary nurse ready to take on a leadership role, apply today and make a difference in the lives of patients and colleagues alike.