Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animall

VC Evidensia UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a passionate Head Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team. This hands-on leadership role offers a competitive salary and exceptional work-life balance, alongside excellent professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will be experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses with a commitment to high standards and teamwork.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance of £550

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension scheme (5% Employee/3% Employer)

Qualifications

• Experienced RVN with a passion for high standards and teamwork.
• Proactive and ready to lead or step into leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a nursing team including RVNs and student nurses.
• Create a positive working environment and maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

The Tern Veterinary Group, Newport, Newport, West Midlands

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role? This is a brilliant opportunity to join Tern Vets as our new Head Nurse, where you’ll guide and grow a motivated and close-knit nursing team in a progressive and supportive environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role offering the chance to make a real difference. You’ll support and mentor a nursing team that includes 3 experienced RVNs and fantastic student nurses, with full encouragement to pursue your own areas of clinical interest along the way.

Working across a four-day week (40 hours), you’ll also be part of our 1 in 4 Saturday rota (8.30am–12.30pm), with time off in lieu. There’s no out-of-hours or on-call requirement, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance around your clinical commitments.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week across 4 days
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8.30am–12.30pm)
• No out-of-hours or on-call

About the Practice

Tern Vets is based in the heart of North Shropshire, offering the best of rural living while being within reach of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. Our dual-site practice is fully equipped with consulting rooms, two operating theatres at each location, an imaging suite including x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic spay equipment, dental facilities and Tonopen.

Our team includes vets with certificates in Feline Medicine, Dermatology, and Advanced Veterinary Practice (ECC and soft tissue modules). We are proud of our collaborative approach and our ongoing drive to learn, improve and grow together.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive RVN with a passion for high standards, great teamwork and patient care. Whether you’ve led a team before or are ready to step up, you’ll be supported to make this role your own.

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 of up to £36,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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

The Tern Veterinary Group, Newport

Audley Avenue, Newport, Newport, TF10 7BX, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.