Head Veterinary Nurse - Your ideas matter. Your development matters.

Vets for Pets; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No OOH

Holiday allowance

Contributory pension

BVNA/RCVS/VDS memberships

CPD allowance

Staff discount

Exclusive rewards

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Epsom, KT17, is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and drive practice development. The role offers leadership opportunities, stock control responsibilities, and the chance to grow clinical skills among a dedicated team.

You will help shape a forward-thinking, client-focused environment with flexible shift discussions and a strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• Organised and experienced with stock control and rota management.
• Ability to lead a team of nurses and manage a busy practice.
• Outstanding customer service skills and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing team and daily rota.
• Monitor and control stock levels and supplies.
• Deliver outstanding patient and client care in a busy practice.

Skills

Stock control

Rota management

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse - Your ideas matter. Your development matters.

Our current Head Nurse, who has been with us for 9 years has recently moved out of the area, so we are very sad to see her go, she will be greatly missed. Due to this, the opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse has arisen for someone who is forward thinking, organised, and will help us continue to grow the practice, support our team and practice owner. If you are looking to build on your clinical skills, bring the practice new ideas this may be the role for you.

This would also suit somebody who would like to explore the option of being a Practice Owner.

Why Join Us?

At Epsom, your ideas matter. Your development matters. And you absolutely matter.

We’re proud to have built a collaborative, welcoming environment where learning is encouraged, career progression is supported, and teamwork is everything.

Our Practice

Our purpose-built, modern practice is conveniently located close to Epsom town centre, just a 7-minute walk from Epsom train station, with plenty of on-site parking. We’re fully equipped with:

• Digital X-ray, and shortly will be adding a dental x-ray
• Ultrasound with Doppler, alongside virtual specialists to guide our vets for abdo and cardiac Ultrasounds.
• A growing orthopaedic kit
• Separate dog and cat wards to reduce patient stress
• Nurse training practice

Our Team

You’ll be joining a dedicated, fun, and hardworking team of:

• 3 Vets
• 3 RVNs
• 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
• 2 VCAs
• 2 Receptionists
• A Practice Manager

All led by Lenesa Govender, our Lead Vet and Practice Owner, who opened the practice in 2016 and brings 20+ years of veterinary experience, much of it in senior roles.

Lenesa is passionate about continuous learning, professional growth, and building meaningful relationships with clients. Our ethos is simple: we treat every pet as if they were our own.

About You

We’re looking for an HVN who is organised and experienced with stock control, rota management, managing and leading a team of nurses, and has outstanding customer service skills or a clear understanding of outstanding customer service.

• Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Takes pride in working to high clinical standards
• Enjoys being an active part of a team
• Is interested in personal development and understanding how a practice operates

Nurses are the heart of our practice. You’ll play an integral clinical role in patient care while helping support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

The Role

• Full-term (36-40 hours per week)
• 1 in 4 Saturdays
• No out-of-hours
• Flexible shift discussions available

We understand how important work-life balance is, and we’re happy to have open conversations about what works best for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 DOE
• No OOH
• 20 days holiday + bank holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (BVNA, RCVS, VDS)
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room
• Exclusive company rewards and benefits

Why Epsom?

This is more than just a job, it’s a place where you can grow, feel supported, and genuinely make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

If you share our passion for exceptional healthcare and want to be part of a team that truly cares we’d love to hear from you.

Location: KT17 1HQ

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!