Head Veterinary Nurse — Lead Clinical Standards & Training

Nurse Seekers Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Swindon is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team, ensuring high clinical standards and smooth operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of leadership experience in veterinary nursing, an RVN qualification, and strong coaching skills. This position comes with a 4-day work week, excellent benefits including a generous CPD allowance, and a supportive workplace culture focused on continuous development.

Benefits

5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays

Annual performance-based pay reviews

Company pension scheme

Generous employee discount

£500 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within veterinary nursing.
• Must be an experienced Clinical Coach.
• Strong consulting skills and excellent client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical standards and development of clinical protocols across all sites.
• Induct, supervise, and support all clinical staff across the three practices.
• Ensure compliance with all RCVS standards and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical coaching

Client communication

Consulting skills

Education

RVN qualification

Leadership/management training

Job description

A leading veterinary group in Swindon is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team, ensuring high clinical standards and smooth operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of leadership experience in veterinary nursing, an RVN qualification, and strong coaching skills. This position comes with a 4-day work week, excellent benefits including a generous CPD allowance, and a supportive workplace culture focused on continuous development.