Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN) – Newcastle
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per year DOE + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis
Why Join This Practice?
- Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 depending on experience
- Leadership opportunity across two well-established small animal practices
- Funded CPD and genuine career development opportunities
- Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Excellent benefits including pension, staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme and company events
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a thriving small animal practice in Newcastle as Head Registered Veterinary Nurse. This leadership role is ideal for a passionate veterinary nurse who enjoys inspiring others, maintaining exceptional clinical standards and delivering outstanding patient care.
Working across two practice sites, the successful candidate will lead and support the nursing team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of clinical operations. They will work closely with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director to drive continuous improvement, develop nursing services and create a positive, collaborative working environment.
The Role
The Head RVN will take responsibility for leading the nursing and support teams, overseeing clinical standards, rota management and workflow to ensure the practice operates efficiently. Alongside leadership duties, they will remain actively involved in all aspects of clinical nursing, including surgical assistance, anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care and nurse consultations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing nursing protocols, expanding nurse-led clinics, supporting quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with RCVS and Health & Safety standards. They will also mentor and develop the nursing team through coaching, appraisals and ongoing training while coordinating student nurse placements and supporting future talent within the practice.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with stock control, recruitment, insurance claims, budgeting, charity liaison work and participating in management meetings to help shape the future of the practice.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least three years of post-qualification experience in small animal practice and previous leadership or supervisory experience. They will be highly organised, confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing and passionate about supporting and developing colleagues.
Experience as a Head RVN or Senior RVN, a Clinical Coach qualification (or willingness to achieve one), knowledge of practice management systems such as EzyVet and an interest in clinical governance or quality improvement would all be advantageous.
Benefits
In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 - £39,000, funded CPD, ongoing career development, pension scheme, generous staff discounts for their own pets, company events, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse, Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse or ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step into a rewarding leadership position within a progressive and supportive practice in Newcastle.
Ref no: JOB-59179
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: purovets
Join a well-established, independent small animal practice in the stunning Dundee and Angus area, where you will enjoy genuine clinical freedom and a supportive team of 17 veterinary surgeons. With a competitive salary of up to £70,000, excellent work-life balance through a structured 5-week rota, and fully funded CPD opportunities, this role offers not just a job but a fulfilling career in a friendly environment that prioritises both patient care and employee wellbeing.
