Head Veterinary nurse vacancy: South London

Bright Leaf Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in South London seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to lead an exceptional nursing team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for mentoring others. This role comes with a competitive salary of £33,000 - £40,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, income protection, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Reward and recognition scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Employee perks and retail discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Generous CPD allowance

20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Surgery staff discounts

Internal leadership development programme

Qualifications

• Clinically experienced and confident in a first-opinion setting.
• A natural leader—motivating, engaging, and approachable.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Guide talented nurses, students, and VCAs to deliver outstanding clinical care.
• Work closely with the team to drive clinical standards.
• Champion professional development within the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical experience

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Job description

Step Into Leadership with this role: Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) South London

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead an exceptional nursing team? My client is looking for an inspiring Head Nurse to join their South London practice—a fantastic opportunity to bring your clinical experience, passion for patient care, and leadership skills to a supportive, progressive team.

As Head Nurse, you'll play a key role in guiding talented nurses, students, and VCAs, ensuring they consistently deliver outstanding clinical care and an exceptional client experience. You'll work closely with the wider team to drive clinical standards, champion professional development, and help shape the future of the practice.

What they are Looking For:

• Clinically experienced and confident in a first-opinion setting
• A natural leader—motivating, engaging, and approachable
• Passionate about mentoring and developing others
• Proactive, organised, and ready to make an impact

The Details:

• Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: 4 days per week (9-hour shifts), 1 in 4 weekends, plus participation in the duty night rota
• Average 40-hour working week

The Benefits:

They believe their team deserves the best, so they offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Reward and recognition scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee perks and retail discounts
• Health & wellbeing support
• Generous CPD allowance
• 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Surgery staff discounts
• Internal leadership development programme

You’ll be part of a vibrant, dedicated team working in a purpose-built, modern practice with fantastic facilities. The 6-Vet team brings a wide range of expertise and is driven by a passion for providing the very best care for patients—day and night.

They are big believers in supporting the continuous professional development of the team, with current team members pursuing certificates in areas such as Emergency & Critical Care and Small Animal Surgery. You’ll be leading a friendly, experienced nursing team that truly values teamwork, mutual support, and clinical excellence.

Behind the scenes, they have a brilliant reception team of five who ensure the smooth running of the practice and guarantees every client feels welcome and cared for from the moment they arrive.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make a difference, support others to thrive, and continue your own professional journey, apply below:

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900.