Senior Veterinary Nurse Leader - Clinics & Mentorship

Inspiring Vet Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Willenhall is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and support our nursing team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis at Lockwood Vets. The role covers nursing leadership, clinical duties and scope for developing clinics, including diabetes and weight management.

You will oversee a 4-day week with shared responsibilities, and negotiate a 1 in 6 Saturday rota. You’ll mentor staff and maintain high patient care standards within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 2 RVNs and a Veterinary Care Assistant.
• Oversee day-to-day nursing activities and ensure smooth practice operations.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to nursing colleagues.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support dental procedures, including nurse-led dental radiography.

Skills

RCVS registration

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care in Willenhall is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and support our nursing team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis at Lockwood Vets. The role covers nursing leadership, clinical duties and scope for developing clinics, including diabetes and weight management.

You will oversee a 4-day week with shared responsibilities, and negotiate a 1 in 6 Saturday rota. You’ll mentor staff and maintain high patient care standards within a supportive, collaborative environment.