Head Veterinary Nurse - Oxford

Purosearch; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS and VDS fees paid

CPD allowance £750

2 paid CPD days

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loans

5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The role requires RVN registration and offers clinical leadership of the nursing team to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

The successful candidate will lead nursing activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive professional development within a supportive environment focused on wellbeing and outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• RVN status with RCVS registration.
• Experience in veterinary nursing roles.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led care, supervise the nursing team and ensure patient welfare.
• Provide clinical leadership and coaching to the team.
• Maintain compliance with RCVS, regulatory and practice standards.
• Oversee admissions, discharges and ongoing patient care plans.
• Promote excellent client care and clear communication with owners.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and developing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Oxford, Oxfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate

Head Veterinary Nurse to join a dedicated veterinary team in

Oxford, Oxfordshire. This full-time role is ideal for an

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who is ready to lead, inspire and develop a nursing team while delivering exceptional standards of patient and client care.

As

Head Veterinary Nurse, the successful candidate will provide

clinical leadership to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of outstanding veterinary care while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, operational excellence and clinical best practice.

This role offers the opportunity to take the next step in a veterinary nursing career within a supportive environment focused on professional development, wellbeing and exceptional patient outcomes.

The Role

The

Head Veterinary Nurse will be accountable for the clinical leadership and day-to-day support of the nursing team. They will ensure patients, clients and colleagues receive the highest standards of care while maintaining compliance with all

RCVS, regulatory and operational standards.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional patient care through nurse-led appointments, Schedule 3 activities, consultations, surgeries and procedures
• Monitoring and managing patient care, including admissions and discharges
• Supporting the delivery of excellent client care and communication
• clinical leadership, coaching and development to the veterinary nursing team
• Ensuring the practice maintains high levels of clinical, operational and regulatory compliance
• Inspiring colleagues and supporting a positive, collaborative team culture

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

They will be a confident and capable leader with experience motivating and developing colleagues, while maintaining high clinical standards in a busy veterinary environment.

Applications are welcomed from experienced veterinary nurses who are ready to step into leadership and make a positive impact on both team development and patient care.

Key Requirements Include:

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status
• Previous experience within a veterinary nursing role
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Passion for patient welfare and outstanding client care
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical and professional standards

A career in veterinary nursing means more than a rota and job title. The successful

Head Veterinary Nurse will benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support wellbeing, career progression and work-life balance.

Day for You

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

Learning & Development

• £750 CPD allowance plus
• 2 paid CPD days per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional Benefits

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loans