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Vets4Pets Penny Lane, Liverpool Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full Time
Lead. Inspire. Develop.
We are looking for an exceptional Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and help drive clinical excellence throughout our busy and growing small animal practice.
This role is ideal for an experienced RVN who leads by example, enjoys developing others, and understands that maintaining high standards requires consistency, accountability, and attention to detail.
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be responsible for creating a positive, supportive culture whilst ensuring that all team members understand and meet the standards expected of them. You will be someone who can balance compassion with accountability, providing support and coaching where needed while confidently addressing performance concerns when standards are not met.
The Role
You will oversee the day-to-day management of the nursing team and work closely with the Practice Manager and Veterinary Surgeons to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting the nursing team through example and hands-on clinical work
Mentoring and developing nurses, student nurses, VCAs and support staff
Identifying training needs and creating opportunities for professional growth
Conducting regular nursing team meetings and one-to-one check-ins
Supporting appraisals, performance reviews and development plans
Previous leadership, supervisory or senior nursing experience
Experience working within a busy small animal practice
Strong anaesthetic, surgical and inpatient nursing skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Experience producing and managing staff rotas
Desirable
Clinical Coach qualification
Experience with nurse consultations and schedule utilisation
Experience implementing clinical protocols and SOPs
Previous involvement in recruitment, appraisals or performance management
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Generous CPD allowance
Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to help shape the future of the nursing department
Contributory pension scheme
Exclusive company and high street discounts, including 20% off at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
Join Our Team
If you are an experienced RVN looking for a senior position where you can lead by example, support colleagues and influence the future of nursing within the practice, we would love to hear from you.
We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference, so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
If all this sounds like the perfect role for you then please contact Emma – NorthVet@vets4pets.com for further information.
Location: L15 9EB
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
