Senior Veterinary Nurse & Practice Leader

Inspiring Vet Care; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance + 24hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse for White Cliffs Vets in Kent on a full-time basis. You will lead a team of six RVNs, oversee nursing standards and clinical governance, and work with the practice leadership to shape culture and performance.

The role offers senior leadership, opportunities for CPD and development through our Nurse Academy, a supportive environment and a clear pathway into wider practice leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced 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.

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

RVN registration

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse for White Cliffs Vets in Kent on a full-time basis. You will lead a team of six RVNs, oversee nursing standards and clinical governance, and work with the practice leadership to shape culture and performance.

The role offers senior leadership, opportunities for CPD and development through our Nurse Academy, a supportive environment and a clear pathway into wider practice leadership roles.