Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - South London

Location London
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job functions Permanent Veterinary Nurse
Salary: Up to £42,000 (DOE)
Contact email: sophia@vetmatch.co.uk
Job ref: 1335792
Published: 19 days ago
If you're an experienced RVN who thrives on supporting others, championing patient care, and shaping a positive team culture, this could be the role you've been waiting for.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to take on a Head Nurse position within a well-established, purpose-built, well-equipped practice in South London.
You'll play a key role in leading an experienced, welcoming nursing team, helping to create an environment where everyone feels supported, motivated, and proud of the care they deliver. You'll be instrumental in mentoring RVNs, student nurses and VCAs, encouraging growth, confidence, and progression across the team. You'll also be backed by a highly capable front-of-house team, allowing clinical staff to focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional patient care.
There's a real focus here on continuous improvement, whether that's through CPD, developing new clinical interests, or evolving the services offered. Your ideas and input will be welcomed.
 
The Role:
  • Salary: £34,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
  • 4-day week with 9-hour shifts (average 40 hours)
  • 1 in 4 weekends and involvement in duty night rota
  • Generous CPD allowance with a genuine commitment to development
  • Internal leadership training to support your progression
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Income protection
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee rewards and discount schemes
  • Electric car scheme
  • Staff discount on veterinary services
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
This is a chance to step into leadership within a team that values kindness, structure and shared success, and genuinely shape the future of the nursing team.