Permanent Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Wandsworth, South London

About the Role:

• The practice is seeking an exceptional Head Veterinary Nurse to provide clinical leadership and inspire the nursing team.
• This permanent full-time position involves working five days a week with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.
• There are no out-of-hours or on-call duties.

Duties:

• The Head Nurse will lead a small team consisting of two Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), one Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN), and one Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA).
• Responsibilities include clinical leadership, in-house training, stock control, patient care, nurse consultations, and collaboration with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director.

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be a confident and compassionate RVN with strong leadership skills.
• They should have an interest in mentoring and developing the team, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage various situations effectively.
• Prior Head Nurse experience is preferred, although experienced RVNs ready to advance their careers are welcome to apply.
• A commitment to high standards of patient and client care is essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £37,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience
• 6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays
• £600 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Shield contributions for health and wellbeing treatments
• RCVS Membership paid, plus one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks offers discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing

About the Practice:

The practice is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal clinic located in a vibrant community. Equipped with modern facilities including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and ultrasound, the practice operates six days a week and values continuous learning and development. Regular in-house training and support for external courses are provided.

Job Reference No: JN-072025-32684

Candidates ready to advance their nursing career and join a dedicated team are encouraged to apply.