Head Veterinary Nurse: Leadership + Hands-On Care

IVC Evidensia Group; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sampson Park Vets in Thrapston is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team and support day-to-day practice operations. This role combines hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities to shape the service and maintain high standards of patient care.

You'll oversee daily workflows, coordinate diaries and procedures, and guide a small team of RVN, VCA and reception staff. A supportive, collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience in clinical practice with strong nursing skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading colleagues or potential to develop these skills.
• Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Approachability and team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide compassionate inpatient care and support patient recovery.
• Carry out nurse consultations and preventative healthcare.
• Support coaching of student nurses and staff development.

Skills

RCVS registration

Leadership

Mentoring/Coaching

Governance

Communication

Organization

Job description

Sampson Park Vets in Thrapston is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team and support day-to-day practice operations. This role combines hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities to shape the service and maintain high standards of patient care.

You'll oversee daily workflows, coordinate diaries and procedures, and guide a small team of RVN, VCA and reception staff. A supportive, collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities awaits.