Part Time Head Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary group in Addlestone is seeking a full-time Head Nurse to join their supportive team. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, including anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, and nurse consultations. The group values staff development and well-being, providing generous benefits such as 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthetics during procedures.
• Provide care for inpatients and assist with surgeries.
• Conduct nurse consultations with pet owners.

Skills

Anaesthetic monitoring

Inpatient care

Nurse consultations

Drug dispensing

Laboratory work

Job description

Are you looking for the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Nurse to join our team within the Lynton Veterinary Group. You will be based at our practice in Spinney Hill where you will be supporting 1.5 Vets, 1 RVN, SVN, ANA, and reception team.

We provide a varied working day for our nursing team, with duties depending on the shift. Responsibilities include anaesthetic monitoring, care of inpatients, nurse consultations, drug dispensing, lab work, and maintaining a sterile work environment. The role offers great clinical exposure and the opportunity to work amongst a friendly and supportive team.

Our Rota

This is a full-time position. Typically, you will work 30 hours per week on a rota basis, with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8am to 4:30pm. There is no OOH. Saturdays are based at our site in Horsell.

Our long-established practice

We are a long-established, small animal veterinary group based in Woking, Bagshot, and Addlestone. We recently relocated to a new, purpose-built practice in Woking and continue to invest in refurbishing and equipping our other practices to the same high standard. We also have a purpose-built grooming salon at our main site. Our history and local "Village Vet" reputation for providing high-quality service and value are very important to us. We have a loyal client base and a strong reputation in the community.

Our Spinney Hill clinic is a Grade II listed building with facilities including anaesthetic monitoring, theatre, dental machine, ultrasound, two consultation rooms, laboratory, x-ray room, kennels, and reception.

Our experienced and supportive team

We have 9 Veterinary Surgeons supported by a team of 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, ANAs, and experienced receptionists. We promote teamwork and support, with 4 Mental Health First Aiders within the group. We also provide wellness initiatives like SOS chocolate stations, charity participation, and team support for mental and physical health.

Because our people matter

We value our staff highly and invest in their development and well-being. Benefits include a competitive salary, work-life balance, and various wellbeing, development, and colleague benefits, such as:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies
• CPD allowance and professional development opportunities
• Membership fee coverage (VDS, RCVS)
• Retirement plans, cycle schemes, discounts, and pet treatment benefits