Head Veterinary Nurse - Lead & Elevate Animal Care

IVC; Chatham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Easipetcare Chatham is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team, uphold high clinical standards and drive ongoing professional development. The role combines hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior staff and maintaining infection control across the practice.

You will join a supportive team in a busy veterinary environment with opportunities to influence culture, governance and patient care quality.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration required.
• Experience leading nursing teams in busy practice.
• Strong governance and infection control knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the nursing team to maintain high patient care standards.
• Set nursing standards and oversee clinical governance.
• Collaborate with practice leadership to shape culture and operations.
• Mentor Student Veterinary Nurses and VCAs and ensure infection control.

Skills

RCVS Registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Mentoring

Education

RVN registration

Job description

Easipetcare Chatham is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team, uphold high clinical standards and drive ongoing professional development. The role combines hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior staff and maintaining infection control across the practice.

You will join a supportive team in a busy veterinary environment with opportunities to influence culture, governance and patient care quality.