Candor Vets
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse at Candor Vets, based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nurse
Reference jobs/head-registered-veterinary-nurse-7
About the role
Permanent
Head Registered Veterinary NurseWalton-on-Thames, SurreyReference HRVN006Posted 02/11/2026Apply for this roleAsk a questionPaySalary dependent on experienceBenefits and development
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off after one year's service
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contribution)
- £1,500 CPD allowance and 5 days dedicated study leave
- Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Opportunity to participate in a share options scheme subject to eligibility
- Regular team and company social events
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic
- Monthly peer recognition
Vacancy details
About the role
Hold a senior nursing leadership role within the clinic leadership team, contributing to overall clinic performance.
Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey to find a Head Nurse.
What you will be doing
- Manage, develop and support registered and student nurses, including induction, 1:1s and performance reviews.
- Lead communication of clinical protocols and ensure correct patient record keeping and adherence to care instructions.
Clinical work
Team leadership and support
- Take an active clinical nursing role for approximately 80% of working hours, including nurse consultations and clinical duties.
- Implement and maintain professional standards and reporting systems to support a no-blame learning culture.
- Lead the nurse consult rota and contribute to recruitment and workforce planning for the nursing team.
- Manage disciplinary, attendance and performance matters fairly; advocate for team wellbeing and psychological safety.
Development
- Support continuing professional development for the nursing team and, where applicable, maintain or support clinical coaching qualifications and student nurse supervision.
- Contribute to clinic-level delivery of membership messaging and client-facing processes alongside the practice management team.
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