Lead RVN

Linnaeus; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to guide and support the nursing team. You will be responsible for mentoring staff, ensuring practice policies are followed, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate holds a relevant nursing qualification and has a minimum of 2 years of experience. This role offers an attractive benefits package, including 5 weeks of holiday and funding for professional development.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to support, develop, and mentor a nursing team.
• Experience in creating a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor the nursing team.
• Ensure compliance with practice and group policies.
• Conduct 6 monthly performance reviews.

Skills

Team support and mentoring

Clinical audit facilitation

Consultation procedure competence

Passion for development

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: LEAD REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE

Avonvale Veterinary Practice - Stratford-upon-Avon

Full-Time • 40 hrs/week • 4.5 days • 1:7 Saturday mornings

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse with 2+ years’ experience looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive in a supportive, friendly team where your skills are truly utilised? If so, Avonvale Stratford wants to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated RVN to join us as our Lead Nurse, helping guide and support our talented nursing team while shaping the future of our progressive practice.

What You’ll Do

As Lead Nurse, you’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting, developing and mentoring our nursing team
• Working closely with our Senior Vet, CNM and fellow nurses
• Ensuring practice and group policies are upheld
• Helping create a happy, efficient and collaborative working environment
• Enjoying full nurse utilisation - including consults and Schedule 3 procedures
• Facilitate clinical audits at your site as required within your area of responsibility
• Organise and carry out 6 monthly PDRs with the members of staff line managed.

Our nursing team includes those with interests in anaesthesia, ECC, behaviour and more-so you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate about development as you are! You’ll also be supported by our fantastic Patient Care Assistants.

What We Offer

(Benefits may vary for fixed-term contracts)

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Access to extensive free Linnaeus online CPD
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay & enhanced family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Recruitment referral rewards
• Wellness programme, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle to Work scheme

About Avonvale

Avonvale Vets is a group of seven Primary Care practices with over 40 years of experience. With multiple certificate holders in surgery, imaging and medicine, we’re committed to investing in our people and helping them develop their clinical passions.

As part of Linnaeus, we also champion wellbeing and mental health support, with trained MHFAs across the business and a dedicated confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Ready to Lead With Us?

Join a practice where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported and your wellbeing truly matters.

Apply today or for an informal chat please contact our Talent acquisition area partner Rebecca on [e-mail]

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.