Senior Veterinary Nurse Leader – Emergency Care

Vets Now; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

7 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

CPD allowance

RCVS fees paid

Job summary

Vets Now Sheffield is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a large team of nurses and clinical support staff, ensuring high standards of patient care while coaching and developing the team. The role combines clinical shifts with management duties, including rota planning, performance management, and maintaining strong relationships with host practices.

It is a full-time 40-hour week with nights and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in an out of hours and critical care environment.
• Proven experience of managing others, preferably in a veterinary setting.
• Demonstratable experience of managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational and financial management of the clinic.
• Manage rota and staffing gaps.
• Maintain strong relationships with host practices through regular communications.
• Ensure quality control of clinical equipment.
• Lead team welfare, mentoring, and staff appraisals, including return-to-work tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Performance management

Out-of-hours veterinary care

Job description

Vets Now Sheffield is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a large team of nurses and clinical support staff, ensuring high standards of patient care while coaching and developing the team. The role combines clinical shifts with management duties, including rota planning, performance management, and maintaining strong relationships with host practices.

It is a full-time 40-hour week with nights and some weekends.