Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Harbour (Portsmouth); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Portsmouth is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will support and lead a dedicated team while managing daily operations. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including extensive annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a positive workplace culture. Candidates should be passionate about animal care and experienced in a veterinary environment.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded

CPD and further studies encouraged

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Maternity and Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted pet treatments

Performance bonus scheme

Internal career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in a similar role or leadership position preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs.
• Assist with daily operations and inspire team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Client focused care

Experience with RVNs and SVNs

Positive team culture

Job description

Overview

Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse at Harbour Veterinary Group (Portsmouth) - Up to £37,000 DOE

Harbour Veterinary Group (Portsmouth) is a warm, friendly veterinary practice located in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This bustling vet clinic has been caring for pets and their owners for many years and has established itself as a dependable provider of quality pet care services.

We are searching for a Lead Veterinary Nurse to join us on a full time basis where you will support a team of highly dedicated and client focused RVNs.

As the Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will assist with the daily operations, lead a dedicated team of RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs, inspiring them to reach their career goals while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture across the practice.

This is a full time position; 40 hours a week - the shift times are either 7.45am to 5.45pm or 8am to 6pm or 10.15am to 8.15pm. Saturdays on a 1 in 4 rota basis.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

As the Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will assist with the daily operations, lead a dedicated team of RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs, inspiring them to reach their career goals while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture across the practice.

Benefits

• Professional memberships funded
• CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices

Career development

There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is!

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About CVS

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

How to apply

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