Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

purovets; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD programmes

25 days holiday + BH

Pension 5–10%

Life cover 4x salary

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Maternity/paternity leave

Referral bonus £250

Job summary

Purovets in Liverpool is seeking an experienced RVN to lead a team of veterinary nurses and care assistants while supporting the Head Nurse. In a period of expansion, you will work across theatre, inpatient care and consults, ensuring high standards are upheld and the team runs smoothly.

Join a collaborative hospital known for teamwork, open case discussion and a strong culture of learning. The role involves daytime shifts with some out-of-hours work, and supports the hospital’s charitable

Qualifications

• Experienced RVN with leadership potential.
• Strong clinical performance and client care.
• Collaborative, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of veterinary nurses and care assistants.
• Work across theatre, inpatient care and consults.
• Maintain high standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support the Head Nurse and contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

RVN

Leadership

Team management

Client care

Job description

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader | Full Time

Huyton, Liverpool

Salary: £32,000 - £35,500

Why Join?

• Leadership mixed with clinical work: take the next step in your nursing career while still doing the part of the job you love
• Great benefits: as well as a strong salary, enjoy discounts, pension, extended annual leave and more benefits
• Work your job around you: flexible work options available to maintain a health work like balance
• Get to work somewhere that prioritises pets and people: as a charity veterinary hospital, make a real difference in the veterinary world and give back to the community.

The Opportunity

A small animal veterinary hospital in Liverpool is looking for an experienced RVN to oversee a team of veterinary nurses and care assistants and support the Head Nurse. In a period of expansion, they need someone committed and collaborative to help lead their clinical team. You will work across theatre, inpatient care, and consults, ensuring high standards are upheld and everything is running smoothly.

Work in a highly collaborative and supportive hospital, known for effective teamwork, open case discussion, and a strong culture of shared learning. The team have a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience, and you are encouraged to grow, contribute, and feel like part of a team.

Cover a varied caseload in a busy environment while developing your clinical and managerial skills. Take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to patient care, working towards a charitable mission as a part of the hospital’s cause.

The role would involve a mix of daytime shifts and out-of-hours as a small animal vet hospital.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident RVN ready to take the next step in their career with an employer who makes a difference
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and supporting an experienced team
• A track record of strong clinical performance and excellent client care
• A collaborative, can do approach and genuine commitment to teamwork
• A passion for supporting people and pets in your local community

What’s On Offer?

• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance and individual circumstances.

• Payment of your full RCVS fees, so you’re never out of pocket.

• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.

• Generous pension options starting at 5% and rising to 10%.

• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.

• Wellbeing support

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.

If you value teamwork, variety, and a role where you can truly make a difference, this could be the perfect next step…

Sounds like you?

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply