Small Animal Practice | North Essex, UK
Up to £35,000 DOE (pro-rata) + bonus | Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent

Who They Are

I’m working with a well-established small animal practice group in North Essex, operating as part of a multi-site network with a busy hub and surrounding branches.

This is a supportive, forward-thinking environment offering a strong mix of routine and advanced clinical work, including orthopaedics, laparoscopic surgery, diagnostics, and inpatient care. The team culture is collaborative, stable, and focused on continuous improvement across clinical standards and client experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the nursing team (RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs)
• Work alongside the Clinical Director and Practice Manager to drive clinical standards
• Deliver and maintain high-quality nursing care across consults, theatre, and inpatient care
• Oversee clinical governance, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support training, mentoring, and development of the nursing team
• Act as Clinical Coach where required
• Contribute to stock, equipment, and operational decision-making
• Support wider leadership input on practice performance

What You’ll Gain From Them

• Salary up to £35,000 (pro-rata) + performance-related bonus
• Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week) considered
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Private medical insurance (including pre-existing conditions)
• Enhanced CPD support, including certificate funding
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Paid sick leave allowance
• Staff pet discount scheme
• Relocation support available
• Opportunity to shape clinical standards within a growing multi-site group
• Quarterly leadership collaboration meetings

What They’re Looking For

Leadership Experience – Confident team leader
Criteria: RCVS registered RVN with experience mentoring or leading a nursing team

Clinical Standards – Strong all-round nursing ability
Criteria: Comfortable across consults, theatre, and inpatient care

Communication Skills – Strong relationship builder
Criteria: Able to work effectively across clinical and non-clinical teams

Development Mindset – Passion for improvement
Criteria: Interest in CPD, training, and raising clinical standards

Commercial Awareness (Desirable)
Criteria: Interest in practice performance and operational efficiency

What’s Next

If you’re an RVN ready to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape clinical standards and team culture, I’d love to speak with you.

📧 perry.ward@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 401 078