Senior Veterinary Nurse & Practice Leader

Inspiring Vet Care; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance and paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Job summary

White Cliffs Vets in Kent seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient and client care. You will set nursing standards, drive governance and support the on‑site practice leadership.

The role offers a senior leadership position with CPD opportunities, a structured Nurse Academy, and a pathway to broader practice leadership, while maintaining a busy, supportive small‑animal environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills.
• Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Strong examples of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting vets in consults and surgeries.
• Organising rotas for support and nursing teams.
• Managing all aspects of the nursing team including general admin, performance management and absences.
• Stock control.
• Offering support to the team when practice manager is not on site.

Skills

Leadership

RCVS registered

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

RCVS registration as RVN

Job description

White Cliffs Vets in Kent seeks a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient and client care. You will set nursing standards, drive governance and support the on‑site practice leadership.

The role offers a senior leadership position with CPD opportunities, a structured Nurse Academy, and a pathway to broader practice leadership, while maintaining a busy, supportive small‑animal environment.