Head Veterinary Nurse – Liverpool
Salary: Competitive DOE | Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover | Hours: Full Time
Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step into a leadership role? This could be a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive small animal team in Liverpool as Head Veterinary Nurse, providing clinical leadership while helping to develop and inspire the wider nursing team.
The Role
- Full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover
- Monday to Friday, with a mix of early and late shifts
- Relatively flexible working hours
- 1 in 8 full weekends
- Just 2 weeks of on-call per year
- 1 Bank Holiday per year
- Lead and support the nursing team clinically
- Nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
- Support with consultations, surgery and procedures
- Patient monitoring, inpatient care, admissions and discharges
- Help develop, mentor and inspire colleagues
- Maintain high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance
About You
We're looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who is confident in a leadership position and enjoys getting the best out of those around them.
You’ll ideally have previous leadership or senior nursing experience, but applications are welcomed from Nurses who are ready to take the next step and develop their leadership skills.
What's on Offer
- £750 CPD allowance + 2 days' paid CPD leave
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- 5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Additional paid “Day for You”
- Health Cash Plan
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- Strong focus on colleague wellbeing and career development
If you're an experienced RVN looking for a 12-month leadership opportunity where you can make a real impact on a nursing team, this could be well worth exploring.
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Head RVN – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Liverpool employer: Chattyvets
Join a thriving independent veterinary practice in North London, where your contributions are genuinely valued and supported within a collaborative team environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will benefit from in-house training, generous CPD allowances, and a variety of clinical experiences, all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and competitive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses to thrive in a modern facility dedicated to high-quality patient care.
