Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN) – 4 Day Week
New Cross, Greater London
Competitive Salary DOE | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Role Highlights
- Leadership role in a busy and supportive small animal practice
- Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day working week
- Opportunity to shape clinical standards and develop the nursing team
- 1 in 6 weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital
- Funded CPD and certificate opportunities
- Ideal for a Senior RVN ready to step into leadership or an experienced Head Nurse seeking a fresh challenge
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take on a Head Veterinary Nurse position within a thriving first opinion practice in South East London.
This is a hands-on clinical leadership role where you will work closely with the wider practice team to maintain exceptional standards of patient care, mentor and develop colleagues, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and inspiring the nursing team
- Running and developing nurse clinics
- Promoting Schedule 3 procedures
- Supporting consultations, surgery and inpatient care
- Monitoring anaesthesia and managing patient recovery
- Managing admissions, discharges and medication checks
- Coordinating day-to-day clinical workflow
- Ensuring compliance with all clinical and operational standards
This role offers genuine autonomy, excellent support and the opportunity to make a real impact.
- 4-day working week
- 9.5-hour shifts
- 2 bank holidays per year
- 1 on-call week per year
The Practice & Team
This well-established small animal practice is located in a vibrant and well-connected area of South East London with a loyal and growing client base.
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with access to an extensive clinical network, advanced hospitals and referral services, creating excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Health Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Additional days paid leave
- £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days
- Funded certificate opportunities
- Internal CPD and access to clinical communities
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
About You
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Previous senior or leadership experience preferred
- Confident in all aspects of nursing, including anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient care
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Passionate about clinical excellence and team development
- Experienced in nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures
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