Head Veterinary Nurse | Slough
Salary £32,000 - £40,000 DOE
Why Join?
- A true family practice with a supportive, friendly team: with state-of-the-art facilities and genuine career support, develop your clinical interests
- Enjoy your time away from work: with no OOH or weekends, maintain and great work-life balance
- Take your next steps in nursing: have the opportunity to step into a leadership role and take your nursing skills to the next level
- Benefit from great add-ons: discounts, fees paid, and a generous CPD allowance
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced RVN ready for your next challenge, or a Head Nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Head Nurse to help lead an experienced nursing team, develop clinical standards and shape the future of a growing independent practice.
If you love excellent patient care, enjoy supporting others and like finding better ways of doing things, we’d love to hear from you.
This practice is a proudly independent small animal practice in Cippenham, caring for the community since 2006.
They strive to provide the best care for patients, the best service for clients and the best place to work for their team. Have the chance to work in an ambitious vet practice where you feel empowered to contribute ideas, develop their skills and make a difference.
The role
Working closely with the Practice Director, you’ll combine clinical nursing leadership with responsibility for team development, HR and day-to-day clinical operations.
Your role will include:
- Maintaining and developing clinical standards, protocols and governance.
- Leading, supporting and developing the nursing team.
- Mentoring colleagues and supporting student nurses.
- Helping with recruitment, induction, performance management and HR administration.
- Improving day-to-day processes and helping the practice run smoothly.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates well and enjoys turning ideas into action. Previous leadership experience would be great, but we’re also open to an experienced RVN ready to take that next step. You’ll have the support, training and autonomy to grow into the role.
The Rota
- Hours negotiable for the right candidate
- Anticipated start January 2027
- No weekends or OOH
What’s on offer?
- Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays per year, based on a full-time working week and pro rata for part-time hours.
- CPD: £1,000 annual allowance.
- Professional fees: RCVS registration and VDS cover paid for.
- Staff discounts: Medications at cost and 50% discount on procedures.
- Leadership development: Access to Vet Dynamics leadership and management courses.
- Career development: Support to develop your clinical, leadership and people-management skills.
- Real influence: The opportunity to shape clinical standards and help develop an independent practice where the owners are close by, approachable and invested in your success.
- Company Pension
- Free Parking
Are you the right fit?
- You’ll be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with solid clinical experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine interest in developing people and improving standards.
- Previous senior nursing or leadership experience would be an advantage, but we’ll support the right person who is ready to take the next step.
- Most importantly, you’ll be approachable, proactive and compassionate, with the confidence to take responsibility, the willingness to learn and a sense of humour.
Take the next step in your nursing career – get in touch today!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email g.davies@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse in Slough employer: purovets
Purovets offers an exceptional working environment for veterinary professionals in West London, where you can thrive alongside a dedicated team committed to high standards of clinical care. With a focus on employee well-being, the clinic provides a supportive culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, all within a beautifully designed facility that reflects the vibrant local community. Join us to be part of a transformative journey in veterinary medicine, where your contributions truly matter.
