Lead Veterinary Nurse

Animal Trust (UK); Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

CPD funded

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Staff discount (20%)

E-Car Scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to spearhead clinical operations at their new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, which opens early 2027. This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week, aimed at an experienced leader who is passionate about veterinary care.

The candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the clinical team and managing operations, encouraging staff development while ensuring compliance and efficient stock management. The role comes with generous benefits including 6 weeks holiday and CPD funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out all aspects of veterinary nursing.
• Passion for leadership and staff development.
• Willingness to oversee compliance and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a clinical team to provide high-quality care.
• Manage staff meetings and development opportunities.
• Oversee clinic compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Rota management

Health and Safety compliance

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are delighted to be preparing for the launch of a brand-new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, serving the communities of Torfaen and the surrounding areas. We look to open our doors early 2027.

Animal Trust is an independently owned, not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) providing accessible, affordable, high-quality veterinary care. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our hospital will offer continuous patient care and emergency services, supporting both our clients and the wider veterinary community.

Our commitment to affordability sets us apart. With free consultations during the day and £79 out-of-hours consultations, we remove barriers that can prevent pet owners from seeking veterinary advice. Combined with our transparent packaged pricing, this allows us to see a varied and rewarding caseload, providing excellent opportunities for our clinical teams to develop their skills and experience.

We are seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team. This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader with a passion for both clinical work and leadership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills and experience into action, playing a key role in growing the hospital's client base and developing the clinical team. You will support both vets and nurses to deliver the highest standard of affordable veterinary care.

Key role responsibilities

• Able to carry out all aspects of nursing.
• Actively encourage staff development, mentoring and best practice.
• Have experience in carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with staff members.
• You will be a clinical coach or want to become a clinical coach with support.
• Have experience in rota management or be keen to develop this skillset.
• Happy to oversee clinic compliance such as Health and Safety and RCVS Practice Standards scheme criteria.
• Oversee stock management within the clinic.
• Carry out regular staff meetings.
• Have good commercial awareness with a tenacity to grow caseload, allowing more pets to access great but affordable healthcare.

Hours

40 hours per week, 4-day week, weekends: 2:9 (TOIL).

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays.
• CPD funded.
• 52 weeks sickness benefit available.
• Employee assistance program.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Contributory pension scheme 4%.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Store discounts with Perkbox.
• Staff discount (20%).
• E-Car Scheme.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus.

Closing date for applications 10th August with interviews being held end of August 2026.