Lead Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern veterinary clinic in Wrexham is looking for a Lead Veterinary Nurse to lead a skilled nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced RCVS registered nurse, able to mentor others and oversee clinical standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £35,800, excellent career progression opportunities, and a generous benefits package, including CPD allowance and annual leave. Join us in making an impact on pet care in the community.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Generous CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced RCVS registered veterinary nurse.
• Confident in carrying out all aspects of clinical nursing.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled nursing team, ensuring best practices.
• Oversee compliance with Health & Safety and RCVS standards.
• Promote professional growth within the team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Mentoring

Team leadership

Client care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Lead Veterinary Nurse – Wrexham

• Join a modern, independent Wrexham veterinary clinic offering a full range of services, including surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, x-rays, preventative care, and an on-site laboratory for rapid diagnostics.
• Take the lead in mentoring and developing a skilled nursing team, supporting clinical best practices, staff training, and rota management to ensure smooth, high quality patient care.
• Become a clinical coach or advance your leadership skills while overseeing RCVS Practice Standards compliance, Health & Safety, and helping drive the clinic’s professional excellence.
• Enjoy a competitive salary up to £35,800 DOE, generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a real impact on pet care, team growth, and the local community.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Nurse in Wrexham to join a modern, independent small animal practice. The clinic provides a full range of veterinary services, including general surgery, dentistry, x-rays, ultrasound, preventative care such as vaccinations, and access to a state‑of‑the‑art on‑site laboratory for rapid diagnostics. With partnerships with 24/7 Pet A&E and emergency services, this role offers exposure to a varied caseload and the chance to work alongside a skilled and supportive veterinary team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, RCVS registered veterinary nurse, confident in carrying out all aspects of clinical nursing. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop nursing staff, support clinical best practices, and take an active role in team training, rota management, and staff development, ensuring smooth clinic operations.

This role also offers the chance to become or work as a clinical coach, overseeing compliance with Health & Safety and RCVS Practice Standards, while promoting professional growth and excellence across the team. With a strong focus on client care and practice growth, the Lead Veterinary Nurse will help increase caseloads, delivering high quality, affordable veterinary care to more pets across Wrexham and the surrounding areas.

This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive, well equipped veterinary clinic in Wrexham, with the chance to make a tangible impact on patient care, team development, and clinic success, while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities, a competitive salary, and generous benefits!

The Rota

• Full time position
• 4 day week
• 2:9 Saturdays
• Bank holiday rota

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Salary up to £35,800 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Enhanced family policies
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Employee discounts
• E-Car Scheme
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail].

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/.

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref : JOB-56789