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.

• Lead, manage, and support the nursing team to maintain high standards of patient and client care
• Collaborate with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to deliver the practice’s vision and improve workflows
• Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and day-to-day team coordination
• Manage staff performance, including mentoring, training, and professional development
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and health & safety standards
• Oversee inventory, equipment, and stock control to support efficient practice operations
• Drive financial efficiency through effective resource and cost management
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment

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. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• 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 including Green Cars salary sacrifice and retailer discounts

Contact

Talent Partner: Lovell Varcoe - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]