Head Veterinary Nurse Surrey

Up to £42,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take the next step into a Head Veterinary Nurse position within an established small animal practice in Surrey.

With a new Partner now in practice, this is an excellent time to join the team. You'll have genuine autonomy to lead and develop the nursing function, influence how the practice operates and work closely with the Partner and Lead Vet as the practice continues to grow.

This could suit an established Head RVN looking for a fresh challenge or an experienced RVN ready to progress into their first formal leadership position.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £42,000

• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Head Veterinary Nurse position

• Opportunity to shape and develop the nursing team

• Work closely with a new, experienced Branch Partner

• Strong veterinary and clinical support

• Community-focused small animal practice

• 1 in 4 weekends – one 8-hour hospital shift, alternating Saturdays and Sundays

• Participation in an on-call rota

• Access to a nearby 24-hour hospital

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificates and development opportunities

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

The Role

As Head RVN, you'll take responsibility for the clinical leadership and development of the nursing team while remaining actively involved in hands-on nursing.

You'll work closely with the Partner and Lead Vet to maintain high clinical standards, develop the team and contribute to the efficient day-to-day running and future direction of the practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and motivating the nursing team

• Coaching and developing nursing colleagues

• Delivering nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 procedures

• Supporting consultations, surgery and clinical procedures

• Patient monitoring and inpatient care

• Managing admissions and discharges

• Maintaining high clinical and regulatory standards

• Helping develop nursing protocols and ways of working

• Supporting a positive and collaborative practice culture

• Contributing to the continued development of the practice

There is genuine scope to take ownership of the nursing side of the practice rather than simply stepping into an established routine.

Rota

This is a full-time position working:

• 40 hours per week

• 1 in 4 weekends

• One 8-hour shift at the nearby 24-hour hospital every fourth weekend

• Weekend shifts alternate between Saturday and Sunday

• Participation in the hospital on-call rota

The hospital element provides exposure to a broader and more complex caseload while allowing you to maintain and develop your clinical nursing skills alongside the leadership responsibilities.

Facilities & Team

You'll join an established community practice supported by an experienced clinical team.

The new Branch Partner holds a postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Surgery, while the veterinary team includes additional interests in surgery, cardiology and diagnostic imaging.

Facilities and services include:

• Ultrasound

• X-ray

• Dentistry

• In-house laboratory

• Nurse-led clinics

• 15-minute consultations

• Access to a nearby 24-hour hospital for more advanced and emergency cases

The combination of an experienced local team and hospital support provides a strong clinical environment for an ambitious RVN looking to develop both their leadership and clinical skills.

About You

You must be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Existing Head Veterinary Nurses looking for a new opportunity

• Senior or experienced RVNs ready to progress into leadership

You'll ideally be someone who:

• Enjoys leading and motivating others

• Is confident coaching and developing nursing colleagues

• Takes pride in high standards of patient care

• Is organised and proactive

• Is comfortable taking responsibility and ownership

• Enjoys contributing ideas and improving how a practice operates

• Wants to remain clinically involved alongside management responsibilities

• Values a supportive and collaborative team environment

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £42,000 per annum

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

• Additional paid 'Day for You'

• £750 CPD allowance

• 2 days' paid CPD leave

• Funded certificate opportunities

• Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities

• RCVS fees paid

• VDS fees paid

• Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life Assurance at 3x salary

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Employee discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious RVN looking for genuine leadership responsibility, clinical involvement and the opportunity to help shape the future of an established Surrey practice.

Interested?

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