Nearly 40 years established, this small animal practice provides the highest standard of care across three independent sites, including a new gold-standard cat-only clinic at the main site. The practice has a team of 38 staff, including 17 nurses, and is a teaching practice with a supportive, open culture and a strong emphasis on CPD.

The Role:
The practice is seeking an experienced Head Nurse to lead the clinical teams across all sites. Key responsibilities include:

Clinical management and development of protocols in collaboration with senior vets

Induction, supervision, and coaching of all clinical staff

HR and resource management: recruitment, rotas, appraisals, and performance reviews

Ensuring compliance with RCVS standards across all clinical areas

Acting as an experienced clinical coach and mentor

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in a veterinary nursing role

RVN qualified, preferably with RPA and RLA

Clinical coach experience

Strong consulting, client care, and team coaching skills

Leadership/management qualifications desirable

The Details:

4-day week (8.30am – 7pm) plus one in five Saturdays (9am – 12pm)

1 in 5 rota for hospitalised patient care

Emergency work covered by Vets Now

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays

VDS & RCVS membership fees included

Generous employee discount, company pension, CPD allowance £500 pa

Annual performance-based pay reviews

Desirable Qualities:

Organised, efficient, and motivational

Passionate about animal welfare

Compassionate with excellent communication skills

Motivated to improve and develop professionally

Enjoys a healthy work-life balance

Swindon is a vibrant town with excellent schools, sports facilities, and easy access to the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol, London, and Oxford. Heathrow and Bristol airports are just 40 minutes away.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior nurse looking to lead and inspire a dynamic clinical team.