Veterinary Nurse Team Lead

Animal Trust (UK); Ashton-under-Lyne; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Six weeks’ annual leave (bank holidays

Funded CPD

Sickness support (up to 52 weeks)

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Pension scheme (4% contrib)

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Perkbox discounts

Staff 20% discount

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Trust is recruiting a Veterinary Nurse Team Lead for our Ashton clinic. You will support day-to-day leadership, mentor nursing staff and help uphold clinical standards and high-quality patient care.

You will lead by example, promote teamwork and accountability, and contribute to a positive, supportive culture in line with our values. Working with the Lead RVN, you’ll coordinate staffing, support CPD and drive improvements to ensure smooth clinic operations and excellent outcomes for pets

Formación

• Leadership and accountability for team members.
• Clinical excellence in patient care and safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised and capable of prioritising tasks.
• Professionalism and integrity in line with Animal Trust’s values.

Responsabilidades

• Leadership and team management: staffing, rotas, recruitment, onboarding and team performance.
• Clinical standards and patient care: high-quality care, infection control, governance and compliance; support across triage, inpatient care, anaesthesia and theatre.
• Training and development: CPD and mentoring students/junior nurses.
• Communication and coordination: handovers, meetings and service improvements.
• Quality and continuous improvement: audits, incident reviews, improvements to care and processes; stock control and new processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Professionalism

Descripción del empleo

At Animal Trust, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Veterinary Nurse Team Lead to join our team in Ashton.

Reporting to the Lead RVN, you’ll support the day-to-day management, coordination and development of the nursing team, helping to maintain high clinical standards and ensure excellent patient care. You’ll lead by example, promote teamwork and professionalism, and help create a positive, supportive and accountable working culture that reflects Animal Trust’s values and mission.

Combining hands-on clinical nursing with day-to-day leadership, you’ll work closely with the Lead RVN to support colleagues, develop the nursing team and ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

Why Animal Trust?

Animal Trust is a unique Community Interest Company (CIC) with a purpose beyond profit. We’re committed to delivering our mission while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our services.

Our vision is simple: no pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when a viable treatment option is available.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and team management

• Support staffing, rotas, recruitment, onboarding and team performance.
• Lead by example, promoting teamwork, professionalism and accountability.

Clinical standards and patient care

• Deliver high-quality patient care in line with clinical and professional standards.
• Maintain infection control, health and safety, clinical governance and compliance.
• Provide hands‑on nursing support across triage, inpatient care, anaesthesia and theatre.

Training and development

• Support team development, CPD and skills training.
• Mentor student and junior nurses, encouraging learning and reflective practice.

Communication and coordination

• Promote effective communication across clinical, reception and management teams.
• Contribute to handovers, meetings and service improvements, escalating concerns appropriately.

Quality and continuous improvement

• Support audits, incident reviews and improvements to clinical care and team performance.
• Manage delegated duties, including stock control, ordering and implementing new processes.

What we’re looking for

• Leadership and accountability: Supporting colleagues and taking ownership.
• Clinical excellence: Maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
• Communication and teamwork: Building positive working relationships.
• Organisation and planning: Managing priorities effectively.
• Professionalism and integrity: Working compassionately and in line with Animal Trust’s values.

Above all, you’ll be committed to teamwork, continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference to pets and their owners.

Locationand hours

• Location: Animal Trust, Ashton
• Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekend working: 2 in 9 Saturdays, with time off in lieu

Benefits

• Six weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Funded CPD
• Up to 52 weeks of sickness support, subject to policy and eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Contributory pension scheme (4% contribution)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Car scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• 20% staff discount
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.