At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of veterinary nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational management.
- Company: Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care with over 60 dedicated out-of-hours clinics.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay, and 7 weeks annual leave plus a birthday off.
- Other info: Full-time role includes clinical shifts on weeknights and weekends, with a structured rota.
- Why this job: Join a well-established clinic in Barton-Le-Clay with opportunities for professional development.
- Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two years' experience in critical care and proven management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Join the Team at Vets Now – Providing Exceptional Emergency Pet Care. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1700 veterinary practices through 60+ dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. Our Barton‑Le‑Clay clinic has been providing local emergency care since 2010 and holds the RCVS Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic accreditation, reflecting the practice’s work treating emergency and critical care cases without appointment.
Understanding your key role
You will be leader of a large team of veterinary nurses and clinical support staff in an already well‑established clinic. While on clinical shifts you will maintain a high standard of patient care while developing and coaching your team.
Duties
- Ensure day‑to‑day operational and financial management of the clinic is maintained.
- Manage rota and cover gaps.
- Maintain strong relationships with host practices through regular communications.
- Oversee quality control of clinical equipment.
- Manage team and welfare, including mentoring, supporting staff, conducting appraisals, reviewing performance, and managing return‑to‑work tasks.
Key requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in an out‑of‑hours and critical care environment.
- Proven experience of managing others, preferably in a veterinary setting.
- Demonstrable experience of managing performance.
- Motivation to maintain high clinic standards.
- Passion for caring for clients and their pets.
Working pattern
A full‑time role (40 hours per week) includes clinical shifts on weeknights, 1:2 weekends, and bank holidays, along with dedicated time for management duties and meetings.
Rota pattern:
- Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday 19:00–09:00
- Week 2: Monday and Tuesday 19:00–09:00, Saturday 12:00–19:30, Sunday 08:30–19:30
- Week 3: Thursday and Friday 19:00–09:00
- Week 4: Saturday and Sunday 19:00–09:00
Plus a fair share of bank holidays.
Unlock your potential
We support your development and provide access to professional qualifications, such as our widely recognised ECC certificate and industry‑leading CPD package.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced sick and maternity pay.
- 7 weeks annual leave.
- Birthday as a paid day off.
- £1,125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid hours.
- RCVS fees paid and ECC certificate support.
- Reward gateway with discounts and cashback for many retailers.
- UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer.
- Up to 50% discounted staff pet care.
- Death in service of two times annual salary.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Head Veterinary Nurse – Full Time in Barton-le-Clay employer: Vets Now
Located in Barton-Le-Clay, Vets Now offers a supportive environment with access to professional qualifications like the ECC certificate. The team is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care, serving over 1700 veterinary practices across the UK.
