Lead Nurse | Hospital Environment | Liverpool

Global Veterinary Careers; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days’ annual leave

CPD allowance

RCVS fees paid

Pension contributions

Life assurance

AXA Health

Job summary

Chattyvets in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to mentor the nursing team and maintain high clinical standards across theatre, inpatient care and consults. You’ll deputise for the Head Nurse, support professional development, and help create a positive, collaborative hospital environment while delivering compassionate care to pets and clients.

Salary: £32,220–£35,582 with 37.5 hours, flexible working options, CPD support, generous leave and extensive pension and

Qualifications

• RVN with leadership experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team across shifts.
• deputise for the Head Nurse when required.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical nursing

Team collaboration

Job description

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader Liverpool

Salary: £32,220 – £35,582
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

GVC are assisting a well-established veterinary organisation with the recruitment of an experienced Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to join their team in, Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who is ready to take the next step in their career, supporting the nursing team while continuing to provide excellent clinical care and compassionate service to clients and their pets.

About the Role

As Veterinary Nurse Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the Head Nurse to help lead and support the nursing team, overseeing Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants across theatre, inpatient care and consults.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital and creating a positive, collaborative environment for the wider team.

The role would suit an experienced RVN who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their confidence and clinical skills.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Support and coach members of the nursing team
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and encourage professional development
• Help maintain consistently high standards of patient and client care
• Support theatre, inpatient and consulting work
• Champion preventative healthcare and pet wellbeing
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture
• Deputise for the Head Nurse when required
• Help ensure the smooth running of the nursing team within a busy hospital environment

About the Practice

The hospital offers a highly collaborative working environment where teamwork, shared learning and open case discussion are actively encouraged.

The clinical team has a broad range of experience and interests, creating an excellent environment for nurses who want to continue developing their knowledge and skills.

As a busy out-of-hours site, the hospital provides varied and challenging caseloads while delivering an important service to the local community. The team takes a practical and compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring pets receive high-quality treatment when they need it most.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and confident RVN who can bring:

• Strong clinical knowledge and nursing experience
• Excellent standards of patient and client care
• Previous experience supporting or leading a nursing team
• A collaborative and positive approach
• Confidence working in a busy hospital environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for supporting colleagues and developing others
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a rewarding leadership position, the role offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Salary of £32,220 – £35,582
• Flexible working options
• 3 days CPD and £500 annual CPD allowance
• RCVS registration fees paid
• Extensive internal CPD opportunities
• Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Three additional paid days each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance at four times annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Access to staff veterinary services