Deputy Head RVN

Location South Yorkshire
Discipline: Small Animal Vets
Job functions Permanent Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Competitive
Contact email: sophia@vetmatch.co.uk
Job ref: 1268518
Published: about 1 month ago

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives on responsibility, variety, and the chance to make a real difference every day?
Our client, a growing, forward-thinking practice on the South Yorkshire/Derbyshire border, is searching for a Deputy Head Nurse to support the continued development of their passionate and talented nursing team.
This is more than a title—it’s a chance to step into a leadership role where your clinical voice will be heard, your contribution genuinely valued, and your career nurtured. You’ll be working alongside a skilled and friendly team in a purpose-built, modern hospital that’s truly invested in nurse empowerment, progression, and patient care.
What’s Involved:
  • Support the Head Nurse in driving clinical standards, efficiency, and team wellbeing
  • 4 x 9-hour shifts per week, with varied clinical exposure: ops, prep, consults, inpatient care, and circulating
  • 1 in 4 weekends (no TOIL), plus fair share of bank holiday cover
  • Clinical coaching duties included—open to those without prior experience
  • Opportunities to engage with Schedule 3 procedures as part of your development
We’d Love to Hear from You If You:
  • Are a proactive, organised RVN who enjoys both hands-on nursing and team leadership
  • Are confident in your clinical skills and happy working occasional sole charge
  • Value communication, teamwork, and creating a positive work culture
  • Are passionate about development—for yourself and those you coach
The Facilities You'll Work With:
This practice is designed to support exceptional care and professional growth, boasting:
  • 9 consult rooms, 4 operating theatres, and a dedicated dental suite
  • CT scanning suite with a 128-slice CT scanner
  • Ultrasound suite, dual prep areas, separate dog and cat wards
  • A vibrant, supportive nursing team with diverse skillsets and certificate holders in progress
What’s on Offer:
  • Profit share bonus scheme
  • CPD allowance and strong clinical development support
  • Enhanced maternity pay, income protection, and wellbeing resources
  • Compassionate leave, retail discounts, and charity work opportunities
  • Recognition for long service and career milestones
If you’re ready to step up into a role where you’ll lead, inspire, and grow—all while working in a modern hospital setting with an independent feel—we’d love to introduce you.
Contact Vetmatch today to find out more about this rewarding next step in your nursing career.