Head Veterinary Nurse

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Shenley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Nursing
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SKILLS

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Leadership Mentoring Clinical Governance Surgical Nursing Communication Organisational Skills Digital X-ray & Ultrasound

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head Veterinary Nurse

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Shenley, South East | Discipline: Small Animal | Full Time | DOE

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.

  • Nurse consults
  • Assisting Vets in theatre and operations
  • Ensuring high standards of patient care
  • Share expertise and dynamic skillset with the other members of the nursing team

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
  • Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
  • Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
  • Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
  • Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

  • A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards and team development
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
  • Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
  • A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
  • Certificate support
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and retailer discounts

Apply

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Shenley – Orchard Villa, Porters Park Drive, WD7 9DS, United Kingdom

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