This brand-new, independent South West London surgery is looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and develop the nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who wants to influence, build, mentor, and create a positive clinical culture where nurses are empowered, supported and fully utilised.
As Head Nurse, you'll play a key role both clinically and operationally, helping shape the day-to-day running of the surgery while building a collaborative and engaged nursing team.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead, mentor and support the nursing team
- Help create a positive and inclusive team culture
- Drive high clinical standards across theatre, inpatient care and nurse consults
- Encourage full utilisation of nursing skills, including Schedule 3 procedures
- Support and coach student nurses
- Influence workflows, standards and ways of working within the practice
You'll be joining a modern, purpose-built surgery that forms part of a large independent veterinary group with a strong reputation for investing in both patient care and its people.
The focus here is on creating calm, well-equipped clinical environments alongside supportive workplaces where teams feel listened to, respected, and able to develop long-term careers.
The Role:
- Salary: £34,000+ (DOE)
- 39 hr 4 day working week with 1:4 weekends
- Evenings and nights on rotation with overnight accommodation provided
- Flexible working options considered
- Funded CPD and ongoing development opportunities
- Professional fees paid
- Monthly nurse recognition scheme
- Income protection
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Compassionate leave
- Wellbeing support initiatives