Registered Veterinary Nurse/ Head RVN - Welcome bonus available

Pets at Home; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in North West London seeks a Head RVN or experienced RVN aiming for a head role. Responsibilities include running nurse clinics, providing clinical coaching, and performing various veterinary procedures. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 pro rata and a friendly working environment. Other benefits include a signing bonus, CPD support, no out-of-hours work, and exclusive discounts. Ideal for RVNs looking to advance their career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus for clinical coaching

Signing bonus

Flexible rota

Birthday leave

Mental health support

CPD allowance

Colleague discounts

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm.
• Experience as a clinical coach preferred, but not required.
• Ability to run nurse clinics and undertake various veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics for obesity, diabetes, and behavior.
• Provide clinical coaching for student veterinary nurses.
• Perform schedule 3 procedures including dental scale and polish.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Coaching Experience

Team Leadership

Education

RVN Qualification

Job description

Are you a Head RVN looking for a new challenge, or an experienced RVN ready to step into a Head Nurse position? If so, this could be your perfect next step.

Friern Barnet Vets for Pets, a friendly and progressive small animal practice in North West London, is seeking a motivated Head RVN (or aspiring Head RVN) to join our expanding team. We pride ourselves on high clinical standards, exceptional team support, and a genuinely collaborative working environment. If you enjoy running nurse clinics, coaching students and getting hands‑on with procedures such as a scale and polish, this is the practice for you.

“As a student nurse my team are continuously encouraging and supporting my learning, allowing me to develop my clinical skills. I feel like an appreciated and respected member of the team” - Alice, Student Vet Nurse

About Us:

Friern Barnet Vets for Pets has grown significantly over the past three years. Our practice owners, Roger and Jonathan, bring more than 30 years of experience, and our Head Vet Rayyan, is currently undertaking a Dermatology Certificate. Our current team includes 3.5 vets, 1 RVN, 2 SVNs, 1 VCA and our practice manager, supported by visiting peripatetic orthopaedic surgeons and an ultrasonographer.

We are proud of our purpose‑built surgery, equipped with a full in‑house lab, ultrasound facilities, digital X‑ray and species‑specific kennel areas. We also have an exciting practice rebrand planned for later this year. Conveniently located within Friern Bridge Retail Park, we offer ample onsite parking and excellent public transport connections across London and the South East via the nearby New Southgate overground and Arnos Grove underground stations.

About the Role:

Friern Barnet Vets for Pets is looking for someone with excellent communication skills who brings enthusiasm and a lead‑by‑example approach. Experience as a clinical coach would be an advantage, although we are equally happy to support someone keen to train in that role. You will be working closely with our experienced Head Vet Rayyan, alongside our long‑standing Practice Manager, Petra, who has been part of the Friern Barnet family for a decade. Together, they are committed to fostering a positive, supportive and happy team environment, as the foundation for delivering outstanding service to our clients and their pets.

Our role will be varied and engaging, involving clinical coaching for our student veterinary nurses, running nurse clinics such as obesity, diabetic and behavioural consultations, carrying out schedule 3 procedures including dental scale and polish, and undertaking routine tasks such as second vaccinations and post‑operative checks. You will also play a key part in the ongoing development of the practice and the wider nursing team.

This is a full‑time role of 40 hours per week, including one Saturday in three with time off in lieu. There is no out‑of‑hours work, ensuring a healthy work/life balance—something we value highly.

If you are an established Head RVN or an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Friern Barnet Vets for Pets and help shape the future of our warm, supportive and growing practice.

In return for your hard work, we can offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 Pro Rata
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• £1,000 annual bonus for becoming a Clinical Coach
• Signing on bonus of £1,500 for direct candidates – T&Cs apply
• Flexible rota to suit you.
• Birthday leave.
• Regular lunch and learns throughout the year.
• Two mental health first aiders.
• Personal CPD allowance up to £500 per year with 2 days paid to complete – CPD fully supported and encouraged.
• No OOH!
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Exclusive colleague discounts at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room.
• High street Shopping Discount Scheme.
• Company pension Scheme 3%
• Great location; near to the A406, M25 and M1 if you drive, or both New Southgate and Arnos Grove stations if you prefer public transport.
• No Sundays!

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Rachel from our Talent Acquisition team via [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Postcode: N11 3PW

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!