Lead Veterinary Nurse – Clinical Leader (40h)

IVC Evidensia Group; Oakham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Oakham Veterinary Hospital, part of IVC Evidensia, seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and maintain high clinical standards across first opinion and referral cases. You’ll supervise 16 nurses and hospital assistants while staying actively involved in theatre, anaesthesia and inpatient care.

You’ll balance hands-on nursing with people management and operational leadership, shaping a positive, collaborative working environment for a busy, purpose-built hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing.
• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of 16 nurses and hospital assistants.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursing department and support the hospital’s operations.
• Plan and coordinate the clinical day, staffing and patient flow.
• Manage nursing rotas and associated administration.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and development for staff.

Skills

Leadership

RCVS registration

Advanced nursing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Tools

CT

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

Diathermy

Job description

Oakham Veterinary Hospital, part of IVC Evidensia, seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and maintain high clinical standards across first opinion and referral cases. You’ll supervise 16 nurses and hospital assistants while staying actively involved in theatre, anaesthesia and inpatient care.

You’ll balance hands-on nursing with people management and operational leadership, shaping a positive, collaborative working environment for a busy, purpose-built hospital.