Head Vet Nurse - Small Animal
Join our modern practice in Dartford, just minutes from Central London, Kent and beyond. Outstanding patient care and a supportive team environment await the next leader.
About the Role
- Lead, inspire, and develop the nursing team.
- Work closely with the Lead Vet, Client Care Manager, Practice Manager and Practice Director to shape operations and guide growth.
- Maintain smooth practice running, uphold clinical standards and governance.
- Provide hands‑on clinical care and mentorship of Student Veterinary Nurses and VCAs.
- Ensure high standards of infection control, clinical governance and team confidence.
- Work 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days with a 1:3 Saturday rota and time given back in lieu.
About You
- Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience managing or supervising a team.
- Organised, proactive, confident in all aspects of clinical nursing (anaesthesia, inpatient care, consults, client communication).
- Passionate about collaboration and encouraging growth.
Benefits
- Work–life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, and additional holiday entitlements.
- Wellbeing: private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, enhanced family‑friendly policies.
- Development: £550 CPD allowance, 24‑hour paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon.
- Professional memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- Colleague benefits: company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars scheme, voluntary benefits and discounts.
You will be part of a close‑knit team of over 75 years of combined experience and a loyal client base in a setting that values your growth.
