Head Veterinary Nurse - Maternity Cover

Vet Record Careers; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse for maternity cover, starting June 2025. This full-time role involves managing a team of nurses, ensuring high standards of clinical care, and providing support for professional development. The position offers a supportive environment for career growth and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Funding for professional memberships

Encouragement for CPD and further studies

Workplace pension scheme

Health Shield cash plan

Private Medical insurance scheme

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Maternity/Adoption Pay

Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted pet treatments and products

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in a veterinary practice is essential.
• Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of veterinary nurses and support staff.
• Oversee clinical nursing duties and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct regular team meetings and manage staff shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

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Head Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover) at Okeford Vets

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

Would you like the opportunity to gain management experience in a supportive environment?

At Okeford Vets, we have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the practice for maternity cover as a Head Veterinary Nurse from June 2025.

The practice has a friendly team of vets and nurses working at our Okehampton and Chagford practices and has a varied caseload. The practice has first opinion consultations and surgeries as well as certificate holders in dermatology, surgery, and general practice.

The role involves leading a team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Student Veterinary Nurse, and Patient Care Assistants to deliver high standards of care. This is a full-time, fixed-term role including 1:5 Saturday shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with management aspirations to gain leadership experience in a supportive environment. A generous handover period can be arranged to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Duties Would Include But Are Not Limited To

• Clinical nursing duties (nurse consultations, general anaesthesia, inpatient care, etc.)
• Leading the nursing team to provide high standards of clinical care
• Overseeing equipment maintenance and stock control
• Mentoring student veterinary nurses
• Conducting 1:1 meetings with team members
• Creating rotas and managing staff shift patterns
• Holding regular nurse meetings
• Attending management meetings and working with the Clinical Director, Practice Manager, and Head Receptionist
• Keeping up with CPD and identifying areas for team and practice growth
• Preparing for RCVS Practice Standards Scheme inspection

In Return We Offer The Following Benefits

• Funding for professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)
• Encouragement for CPD and further studies
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health Shield cash plan
• Private Medical insurance scheme
• Support for mental health and wellbeing
• Maternity/Adoption Pay: 10 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Fertility & pregnancy loss policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments and products
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits hub with discounts on various services
• In-practice Performance Bonus scheme
• SAVE scheme for shares
• Opportunities for internal career progression and transfers across CVS practices

We support lifelong careers in veterinary nursing, with pathways for leadership, management, or remote roles. Learn more: CVS Nursing Career Pathway

CVS is committed to inclusivity and diversity, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

For more information, contact Leanne Walker at 07585 673443 or [e-mail], or click Apply Now.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Veterinary