Head Veterinary Nurse (HVN) (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN))

Tempus Recruitment; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing clinical operations, supporting a skilled nursing team, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a proactive approach to veterinary care, working in a supportive environment with advanced facilities.

Benefits

Preventative Healthcare

Life Assurance

Access to EAP 24/7

Sick leave support

Company Pension Scheme

25 days + bank holidays off

Extra paid day off

Colleague Discounts

Sabbaticals and career breaks

Awards for long service

Access to financial support

Access to learning and development

£750 CPD allowance + 2 days paid

Paid memberships

Experience with charity partners

Qualifications

• Confident RCVS-registered nurse with previous leadership experience.
• Strong organisational skills and a passion for coaching.
• Proactive approach to delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations, including nurse consultations and surgical support.
• Manage admissions and discharges, ensuring high standards of care.
• Oversee team development and promote nurse-led consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Patient Care

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse (HVN) (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN))

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Base pay range

The Package

• Preventative Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Access to EAP 24/7
• Sick leave support
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays off
• Extra paid day off
• Colleague Discounts
• Sabbaticals and career breaks
• Awards for long service
• Access to financial support
• Access to learning and development
• £750 CPD allowance + 2 days paid
• Paid memberships
• Experience with their charity partners

Job Description

Our client is a corporately owned practice seeking an experienced Head RVN to join their dedicated team.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, with some weekend shifts at a nearby flagship hospital.

The practice is a small animal first opinion clinic with a loyal and growing client base. The team includes experienced RVNs and receptionists who work together to manage a varied caseload while prioritising patient care and continuous professional development. All OOH services are provided by a nearby hospital, where CT and MRI facilities are available.

The Head RVN will take a leading role in clinical operations, including delivering nurse consultations, supporting surgical procedures, managing admissions and discharges, and overseeing patient monitoring and care. They will be responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical compliance, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and overseeing stock control and equipment readiness.

This leadership position also includes supporting the development of the nursing team through clinical coaching, promoting nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, and facilitating effective communication within the team. The Head RVN will work closely with the Lead Vet to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality clinical outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be a confident RCVS-registered nurse with previous leadership experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for coaching and supporting others. A proactive approach to delivering excellent patient and client care is essential.

The practice is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, and full in-house lab facilities including a microscope, urinalysis machine, haematology, and biochemistry analysers. Located on a charming high street, the practice enjoys a village feel while benefiting from close links to additional hospital-level support.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Veterinary Services