At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented veterinary nursing team and deliver exceptional care every day.
- Company: Join a modern, progressive veterinary practice with a friendly atmosphere.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £34,000, flexible working, and health & wellbeing schemes.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career development opportunities and supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with leadership experience or potential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lead a talented veterinary nursing team, shape clinical excellence and be proud to make a real difference every day. Join a modern, progressive veterinary practice where you'll combine hands-on nursing with inspiring leadership. This friendly vet practice is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who is ready to influence standards, develop others and help deliver exceptional care for every patient and client.
Location: The practice is based in Feltham and easily commutable from Hounslow, Twickenham, Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford (Surrey) and Sunbury-on-Thames.
With a salary starting from £34,000 (DOE) the benefits include:
- Monthly Nurse recognition scheme.
- Income protection.
- Health and Wellbeing schemes.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Flexible working options considered.
- Funded professional fees, CPD support and development opportunities.
Working pattern: This is a full-time role working an average of 39 hours per week over a 4-day rota. The rota includes evening and weekend shifts, with 1 in 4 weekends worked. The role also includes overnight Nurse Care shifts, with accommodation provided where required.
Role Overview: As Head Nurse, you'll work closely with the Head Vet and Surgery Leadership Team to:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of RVNs, Student Nurses and VCAs.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care across theatre, wards, consultations and nurse clinics.
- Support recruitment, inductions, appraisals and team development.
- Drive clinical governance, compliance, health & safety and best practice standards.
- Work closely with the Head Vet and leadership team to continuously improve the practice.
What are we looking for? A RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Previous senior or leadership experience within a veterinary practice (or ready to step up). Strong coaching, mentoring and people management skills. A vet nurse with excellent understanding of clinical governance and veterinary compliance. Organised, proactive and passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care.
If you're an experienced RVN and if you're looking for an opportunity to lead a fantastic nursing team within a supportive, forward-thinking practice where your ideas and leadership will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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