Head Veterinary Nurse - Hertfordshire

Purosearch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Hertfordshire is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a passionate team in delivering gold-standard care. Responsibilities include managing appointments and surgeries, mentoring staff, and ensuring high quality clinical support. This full-time position offers a salary of £32,500 alongside generous benefits like CPD allowance and life assurance. If you're an RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan from day one

Life assurance 3 x salary

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Employee discounts

Funded certificate opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Experience in developing a progressive clinical culture.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
• Oversee patient care and mentor colleagues.
• Inspire and guide the nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Nurse led clinics

Mentoring

Communication

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Hertfordshire

• Step into a dynamic Head Veterinary Nurse role in a cat friendly, well-established Hertfordshire practice, where your leadership can truly make a difference.
• Enjoy a varied and fulfilling role with plenty of opportunity for nurse led clinics, Schedule 3 procedures, and hands on involvement in patient care.
• Develop your skills through bespoke training programmes, internal CPD, and innovative clinical communities designed to support your passions and expertise.
• Earn a competitive salary of £32,500 DOE alongside a generous benefits package, all while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty Hertfordshire has to offer.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven Head Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established, cat friendly practice nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire. This welcoming and progressive clinic is proud to offer an environment where veterinary nurses can truly thrive—both as individuals and as leaders. With a strong focus on collaboration, support, and clinical excellence, the practice is the perfect place for an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in their career.

You’ll be working alongside a fantastic team of veterinary professionals who are as dedicated to their patients as they are to supporting one another. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in clinical leadership, inspiring and guiding the nursing team while ensuring the delivery of gold-standard care. From managing nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries to overseeing patient care and mentoring your colleagues, your role will be both diverse and rewarding.

This practice offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. With plenty of scope for nurse clinics, you’ll be supported through internal CPD and training to build your consulting confidence. There's even a bespoke nutritional ambassador programme to help you broaden your clinical expertise. If you have a passion for a particular area of veterinary nursing, you’ll love being part of the practice’s clinical communities—spaces where like-minded professionals collaborate and innovate together.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care. Your leadership skills and experience in developing a progressive clinical culture will make a real impact as you support your team, implement best practices, and help shape the future of the practice.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Hertfordshire—with its charming towns, countryside walks, and easy access to London—this role combines professional fulfilment with a great quality of life. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow in a supportive and ambitious environment, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.

The Rota

• Full time position
• FTC Maternity Cover

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Salary of £32,500 per annum
• Generous CPD allowance
• Health cash plan from day one
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Employee discounts
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-52617