Head Veterinary Nurse: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

Vets for Pets; Stubbington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD allowance and support

RCVS and VDS memberships paid

Holiday entitlement (5.6–6.6 weeks)

Birthday day off

Team-building events

Discounts at Vet Group and Pets atHome

Job summary

Vets for Pets is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and develop our nursing team across a busy small animal practice. You will bring solid nursing experience and inspiring leadership to empower RVNs, SVNs and VCAs to thrive and reach their full potential.

You’ll work in a purpose-built, technology-enabled practice with a focus on exceptional patient care and client service. The role includes theatre, anaesthesia, radiography, dental procedures, inpatient care and nurse-led clinics.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a nursing team in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to mentor and develop RVNs, SVNs and VCAs.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a nursing team of RVNs, SVNs and VCAs.
• Oversee theatre and anaesthesia, radiography, dental care, and inpatient care.
• Coordinate nurse-led clinics and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Vets for Pets is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and develop our nursing team across a busy small animal practice. You will bring solid nursing experience and inspiring leadership to empower RVNs, SVNs and VCAs to thrive and reach their full potential.

You’ll work in a purpose-built, technology-enabled practice with a focus on exceptional patient care and client service. The role includes theatre, anaesthesia, radiography, dental procedures, inpatient care and nurse-led clinics.