Head Veterinary Nurse (12-month FTC)

Inspiring Vet Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Willenhall is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and support our nursing team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis at Lockwood Vets. The role covers nursing leadership, clinical duties and scope for developing clinics, including diabetes and weight management.

You will oversee a 4-day week with shared responsibilities, and negotiate a 1 in 6 Saturday rota. You’ll mentor staff and maintain high patient care standards within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
• Strong governance, quality improvement and professional standards understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 2 RVNs and a Veterinary Care Assistant.
• Oversee day-to-day nursing activities and ensure smooth practice operations.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to nursing colleagues.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support dental procedures, including nurse-led dental radiography.

Skills

RCVS registration

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lockwood Vets, Willenhall on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

Practice Highlights

• Busy first opinion practice in Willenhall
• Leadership opportunity managing 2 RVNs and a VCA
• Variety of nurse clinics, including diabetes and weight management
• Nurse-led dental radiography

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team while ensuring high standards of patient care and the smooth running of the practice.

You’ll work closely with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider team, providing guidance and support to nursing colleagues while remaining actively involved in clinical duties. This includes nurse consultations, dental procedures, anaesthesia, inpatient care and supporting a varied first opinion caseload.

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility, developing others and helping to create a positive, collaborative working environment.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 4-day working week, shifts from 8:00am to 7:00pm with 1-hour lunch break
• 1 in 6 Saturdays at Rosewood, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 2 RVNs and a Veterinary Care Assistant
• Oversee day-to-day nursing activities and support the smooth running of the practice
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to nursing colleagues
• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support dental procedures, including nurse-led dental radiography
• Run nurse consultations, including diabetes and weight management clinics

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You Are An Experienced And Confident Registered Veterinary Nurse With Strong Leadership Capability And a Passion For Clinical Excellence. You’ll Bring

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement
• Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £34, 786 DOE

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