Lead Veterinary Nurse & Clinical Lead

IVC Evidensia Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave generous policy

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Lockwood Vets in Willenhall is recruiting a Head Veterinary Nurse on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a small nursing team, combining hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities in a bustling first opinion practice.

You’ll oversee nurse clinics, anaesthesia, inpatient care and contribute to staff development while working closely with 2 Veterinary Surgeons and a Reception team. Excellent patient care is at the core of this role.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Significant clinical nursing experience with advanced medical and surgical skills.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and development of nursing teams.
• Strong governance, quality standards and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small nursing team (2 RVNs and 1 VCA) in a busy first opinion practice.
• Oversee day-to-day nursing activities and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to nursing colleagues.
• Run nurse consultations and support diabetes and weight management clinics.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons and wider team to maintain service quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical nursing expertise

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Leadership experience in veterinary setting

Job description

Lockwood Vets in Willenhall is recruiting a Head Veterinary Nurse on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a small nursing team, combining hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities in a bustling first opinion practice.

You’ll oversee nurse clinics, anaesthesia, inpatient care and contribute to staff development while working closely with 2 Veterinary Surgeons and a Reception team. Excellent patient care is at the core of this role.