Veterinary Nurse Team Lead

CVS Veterinary Group; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Severn Edge Vets in Ludlow is seeking a Team Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to support leadership within our first opinion small animal team. The role is 28.5 hours weekly with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift, and we may consider flexible or full-time applications for the right candidate.

The team benefits from modern facilities and a collaborative culture that prioritises development, CPD support, and excellent patient care. CVS supports ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with current registration.
• Experience in leading or mentoring teams is desirable.
• Strong clinical skills across small animal practice and nursing clinics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing team with regular 1-2-1s.
• Deliver training and supervise junior staff.
• Perform clinical audits and oversee nursing clinics and inpatient care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Team Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Severn Edge Vets, Ludlow

Location: Ludlow

Contract: Fixed Term until January 2028 | Part-time/Full-time

Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal

Competitive Salary: Up to £35,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Ready to develop your leadership skills while maintaining a role within clinical nursing?

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness-monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job-it's in our nature.

We put our people first-because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Severn Edge Vets, Ludlow

We are looking for a passionate Team Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role is currently available for 28.5 hours a week with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift, but we can also potentially consider flexible/full-time applications for the right candidate.

Severn Edge Vets Ludlow is a first opinion practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Our facilities include in-house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and multiparameters giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. The wider team across Severn Edge also has vets with certificates in medicine, feline medicine, imaging, dentistry, cardiology, internal medicine.

The team culture is supportive and collaborative, creating an environment where nurses at all stages of their career can learn, grow, and feel valued. We genuinely encourage and promote development and are happy to support CPD and certificate interests.

Some of your responsibilities would include:

• Conducting regular check-ins and 1-2-1s with the nursing support team
• Delivering training and mentorship for new and junior team members
• Completing clinical audit checks
• Running nursing clinics and providing inpatient care

About you

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Ludlow team. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.