Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in South London is looking for a Head Nurse to lead their nursing team and ensure excellent patient care. You will support the team, oversee daily workflows, and manage nurse clinics. This full-time role offers great work-life balance with flexible rota patterns and significant benefits, including CPD funding and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary nursing role.
• Proven ability to support and lead a team.
• Strong communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the nursing and support team.
• Oversee nurse clinics and daily workflow.
• Ensure compliance with practice standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Nursing care

Compliance with clinical protocols

Job description

About the role

As Head Nurse, you'll play a vital role in both patient care and team development. Working alongside the Practice Director, Senior Vet, and Client Care Manager, you'll help shape the future of the practice by supporting the team and driving clinical standards.

You will have the opportunity to

• Lead, support, and develop the nursing and support team
• Deliver excellent standards of nursing care and client communication
• Oversee and coordinate nurse clinics and daily workflow
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and practice standards
• Create a positive, supportive working environment where your team can thrive

Working hours/rota

The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, with Saturday mornings included on a shared rota, for which time off in lieu is provided. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements.

We offer flexible rota patterns to support a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussions around part-time or flexible working arrangements.

About us

At Easipetcare Streatham, you\'ll join a warm, supportive team of vets, nurses, and client care colleagues who are passionate about accessible, first-opinion veterinary care for our community. We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, and collaborative - making our practice a great place to work and develop.

Located in lively South London, our practice has great transport links - with Norbury station just 5 minutes away - and is close to Streatham Common and plenty of local amenities.

Our well-equipped practice includes four spacious consulting rooms, dedicated theatres and a prep area, digital x-ray and ultrasound facilities, an in-house laboratory, and separate wards for dogs and cats.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care