Head Veterinary Nurse — Lead Critical Care Team (ECC)

Vets Now; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

7 weeks annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off

£1125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid hours

RCVS fees paid and ECC certificate

Staff discounts

Pension contributions – 5% employee/3%

Staff pet care discounts

Death in service of two times annual薪

Job summary

Vets Now Northampton is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a large team of nurses and support staff in a busy out-of-hours clinic. The role combines clinical shifts with management duties to maintain high patient care and staff development in Northampton.

You will drive operational effectiveness, coach the team and ensure excellent client and patient care while coordinating with host practices and continuing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an out of hours and critical care environment.
• Proven experience of managing others, preferably in a veterinary setting.
• Demonstratable experience of managing performance.
• Motivated to maintain high clinic standards.
• Passionate about caring for our clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational and financial management of the clinic.
• Manage rota and gaps to ensure adequate staffing.
• Maintain strong relationships with host practices through regular communications.
• Ensure quality control of clinical equipment.
• Lead team welfare, mentoring staff, conduct appraisals and manage return-to-work duties.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Coaching & development

Communication

Clinical excellence

Job description

Vets Now Northampton is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a large team of nurses and support staff in a busy out-of-hours clinic. The role combines clinical shifts with management duties to maintain high patient care and staff development in Northampton.

You will drive operational effectiveness, coach the team and ensure excellent client and patient care while coordinating with host practices and continuing professional development opportunities.