Head Veterinary Nurse - Easter Ross Vets

IVC Evidensia UK; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead their dedicated team at Easter Ross Vets. This full-time position offers a fantastic work-life balance, with no on-call duties or weekend work currently required. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring junior nurses, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients. You'll have the opportunity to influence clinical practices and work closely with a collaborative veterinary team. Join a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

£550 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years experience.
• Strong leadership skills and passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team, ensuring best practice in patient care.
• Oversee clinical and operational procedures, including stock control.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Clinical Practice

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

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Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team at Easter Ross Vets and take on a leadership role in our thriving veterinary practice.

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the development and improvement of clinical practices, mentor junior nurses, and work closely with the veterinary team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee patient care, ensuring best practice in all aspects of nursing care.
• Assist in the management of clinical and operational procedures, including stock control and clinical protocols.
• Perform a wide range of nursing duties, including surgeries, consultations, and inpatient care.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment within the team.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager and veterinary team to improve operational efficiency and patient care.

Our Dedicated Team

At Easter Ross Vets, we are a dedicated team of veterinary professionals committed to providing the highest standards of care for small animals. Our modern facilities allow us to quickly diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions, and we pride ourselves on offering compassionate care for all pets, from routine check-ups to emergency treatments. We believe in going the extra mile, ensuring that every animal is treated like our own, and we continuously work to improve our services based on client feedback. We also provide 24/7 emergency coverage through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.

The Skills You Will Bring to Our Team

We are looking for a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team. You should have excellent communication abilities and be able to work well under pressure. A keen interest in clinical practice and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care is essential. Previous experience in a supervisory or senior nursing role is highly desirable.

Working Hours

We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties required. At the moment there are no weekend duties, although these may be introduced in the future.

Because our employee’s 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 base salary, you will benefit from –

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support
• 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
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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