Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £36,000 pro-rata

Supportive and friendly team

Holiday allowance increasing with time

Excellent pension scheme

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS and BVNA membership fees covered

Company discounts and reward schemes

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Chippenham invites a Lead Veterinary Nurse to join our growing practice. You will mentor the nursing team, lead nurse-led clinics, and deliver high standards of patient care with a focus on anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, and surgical support.

The role offers flexible hours (35h across 4 days) with no OOH or on-call duties, a strong team environment, and opportunities for professional development within a modern, well-equipped surgery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing team or shift; ability to mentor colleagues.
• Capable of delivering high standards of patient care and client communication.
• Willingness to develop and utilise clinical skills in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia and patient status during procedures.
• Provide inpatient care and nurse consultations.
• Assist with surgical and medical procedures.
• Order supplies and contribute to clinical governance.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic and ultrasonography specialists.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

RVN registration

Anaesthetic monitoring

Nurse clinics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Digital X-ray

Dental X-ray

Ultrasound

Multiparameter monitoring

Job description

Lead Veterinary Nurse - Inspire, Support and Grow

The Practice, Chippenham Vets for Pets

We are ideally located with excellent transport connections, close to the M4 and the local train station. The practice benefits from a large on-site car park with free parking for staff and clients.

Our modern, well-equipped surgery features advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, VGels, and multiparameter monitoring systems. These resources enable our clinical team to consistently deliver high standards of veterinary care.

We are committed to supporting our nurses as veterinary professionals, ensuring they have the opportunity to fully develop and utilise their clinical skills. Our structure allows nurses to take ownership of nurse-led clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures.

Client care is supported by a dedicated team of Client Care Advisors, allowing nurses to focus on clinical responsibilities and patient care. Our established training practice includes a nursing team of six (four RVNs and two VCAs), supported by reception staff and a Practice Manager.

The Role

This is a first-opinion position covering a wide range of nursing duties, including anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, nurse consultations, ordering, and assistance with surgical and medical procedures. There is also opportunity to work alongside visiting orthopaedic and ultrasonography specialists.

We are proud to promote a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and shift patterns where possible.

This role is 35 hours per week across 4 days, with no out-of-hours or on-call duties and a shared 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

The Candidate

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We're looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, mentoring colleagues, and helping shape the future of our practice. Previous leadership experience would be preferable.

Benefits

• Salary up to £36,000 pro-rata, dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS and BVNA membership fees covered
• Company discounts and reward schemes

Location

SN14 6RZ

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!