Lead RVN: Mentor, Nurse-Led Clinics & Growth

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

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.