Head Veterinary Nurse

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
 
We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at [PRACTICE NAME HERE] on a [full-time / part-time] basis.
 
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Practice Highlights
 
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How You’ll Make a Difference
 
As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.
 
You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.
 
Working Pattern
 
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Key Responsibilities
 
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* [People development responsibility]
* [Operational responsibility]
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You Might Be a Great Fit If...
 
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:
 
* 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
 
How We’ll Support You
 
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
 
* A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement
*Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice
* Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
* Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
 
What We Offer Our Team
 
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
 
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
 
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £35,000 DOE