Role Overview

We’re opening a brand-new veterinary surgery — and we’re looking for a Head Nurse to help build and lead the nursing team from day one. This is your opportunity to shape how nursing works in a practice — not just fit into an existing structure. Too often, Head Nurse roles are about maintaining. This one is about creating. You’ll have the opportunity to influence standards, and build a nursing team where skills are fully utilised and genuinely valued. As Head Nurse, you’ll lead the nursing function within the surgery — ensuring high standards of clinical care, smooth day-to-day operations, and a positive, collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team
• Ensure excellent patient care and client experience
• Oversee nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre standards
• Drive utilisation of nursing skills including Schedule 3 procedures
• Support student nurses and clinical coaching
• Help shape the culture and ways of working within the practice

Working Pattern & Benefits

Working pattern: Full-time rota with evenings and weekends 4 x 9 hour days, 1 in 4 weekend rotation. Average working week of 39 hours. Nurse care nights (with accommodation provided when required). Flexible working options considered.

Professional & financial: Monthly Nurse recognition scheme, CPD support and development opportunities, Funded professional fees, Income protection.

Work-life balance & wellbeing: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Enhanced maternity & paternity pay, Compassionate leave, Wellbeing support.

About Us

We are part of a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group committed to delivering exceptional care in the communities we serve. Our surgeries are modern, spacious and designed to create a calm environment for pets and a positive, collaborative space for teams. We invest in our people, support development, and create workplaces where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work. (Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
• Pride in delivering excellent patient care
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Communicates confidently and compassionately
• Wants to fully utilise and develop nursing skills
• Positive, proactive and adaptable

If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your skills are valued, and you can help shape a brand-new practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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