Why This Role Matters

At the heart of a caring, quality-driven environment, the Head Veterinary Nurse brings daily values—such as compassion, curiosity, and opportunity—to life. This isnt just a managerial post: its a leadership opportunity filled with purpose. You’ll guide your nursing team, shape the way the clinic runs today, and influence its future direction as a key member of the senior leadership team.

What You’ll Do

Lead with empathy: Inspire a culture of compassion, professionalism, and growth across the nursing team.

Deliver top-notch care: Ensure every patient receives excellent attention, and that pet owners feel reassured and supported.

Balance precision and efficiency: Oversee resource allocation to deliver quality, cost-effective care.

Shape strategy: Help guide practice direction and contribute to business decisions at the leadership level.

Support your team’s wellbeing: Encourage professional development, and help ensure everyone feels valued and motivated.

Collaborate seamlessly: Work across all areas of the clinic to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Role at a Glance

Title: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN)

Hours: 40 per week—structured around a 4-day working week with additional weekend time off

Schedule: Includes 1 in 6 weekends and about one bank holiday per year no out-of-hours commitments

Work locations: Primarily based at one site, with responsibilities across two clinic locations

Your Workspace and Opportunities

You’ll work in bright, modern clinics featuring high-end facilities—CT scanner, dental suite with radiography, large prep areas, separate wards, and multiple consulting rooms. You’ll also practice full clinical skills, including Schedule 3 procedures (like stitch-ups, lump removals, dental radiography, scale & polish), CT operation, and leading nurse clinics.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 depending on your experience

Perks:

A birthday off every year

Access to a cycle-to-work scheme

Frequent team socials (from yoga sessions and rock-climbing to relaxed evenings out)

Ongoing support for development: CPD and leadership training opportunities abound

This role blends hands-on nursing with strategic leadership—offering variety, progression, and real impact.

Please contact Abi@Helpsearchlocate.co.uk or call 07427 473294