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Vets for Pets

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location:  Handforth, HAM, SK9 3RN
Location flexibility:  Office based
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Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse

Join a Practice Where Your Skills Are Valued and Your Career Can Thrive

Are you a Head Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can bring your solid veterinary nursing experience and inspiring leadership skills, empowering and developing our nursing team to thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.

We're a friendly, forward-thinking small animal practice with a genuine passion for exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our purpose-built practice is equipped with modern technology, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Head Nurse who shares our commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and animal welfare.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative team where nurses are empowered to fully utilise their skills and play an integral role in patient care.
You'll lead and support a dedicated nursing team of RVNs, SVNs and VCAs, working closely with our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs), who will provide ongoing support and mentorship and to whom you will report."

You'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

  • Theatre and anaesthesia
  • Radiography and dental procedures
  • Inpatient care
  • Nurse-led consultations and clinics
  • General nursing duties

We actively encourage our nurses to develop their interests and grow professionally. If you're already a Clinical Coach, or would like to work towards the qualification, we'll support you every step of the way.

About You

We're looking for an HVN who is:

  • Supportive and enjoys mentoring the team
  • Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
  • Friendly, approachable, and compassionate
  • A team player who enjoys working in a busy and rewarding environment
  • Driven to continue learning and developing their skills
  • Committed to providing the highest standards of animal welfare

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a fair and balanced 1 in 4 Saturday rota. Part-time applications will also be considered.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

As a 100% small animal practice with a diverse caseload, including cardiac and abdominal ultrasound investigations, we're proud to invest in the equipment and facilities that help our team deliver the very best care.

Our facilities include:

  • High-spec GE Vivid IQ ultrasound
  • Digital radiography and dental X-ray
  • In-house IDEXX laboratory
  • Endoscope
  • ECG and blood pressure monitoring
  • K-Laser therapy
  • Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring
  • Infusion pumps and syringe drivers
  • Capnography
  • Dedicated dog, cat and isolation wards
  • Fully equipped operating theatre
  • Intensive Care Unit

What You'll Receive

As part of the UK's leading small animal veterinary group, you'll benefit from an excellent rewards package, including:

  • Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
  • Generous CPD allowance and support
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
  • Pension scheme
  • 5.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service
  • An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Team-building events and social activities
  • Exclusive discounts at The Vet Group, Pets at Home and The Groom Room

Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated while making a difference to pets and their owners every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how far your veterinary nursing career can go with us.

For more information or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to zoe.shute@vetsforpets.com

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Working at Vets for Pets

Office based

A little flex time

On site - in vets' practice

Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus
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Guernsey

United Kingdom

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