Introduction 🐾

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated clinical leader to join a dynamic team as a Head Veterinary Nurse. This role offers the perfect platform for an experienced nurse or a senior nurse looking to step up, inspire a team, and champion the highest standards of patient and client care.

About the Practice & Location 📍

The role is based at a well-equipped, progressive practice located in the North London area. The practice is part of a larger, supportive network, providing access to a thriving community of veterinary professionals and an excellent case variation.

About the Role and Team 🩺

As a Head Nurse, the successful candidate will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the nursing team. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional care to clients and patients while maintaining the highest levels of regulatory, practice, and operational standards.

This is a fulfilling role that combines hands-on nursing with team development. Responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership, inspiration, and development to the nursing team.

• Leading nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities.

• Supporting consultations, surgeries, and procedures.

• Managing patient monitoring, care, admissions, and discharges.

• Please note: This role includes working some Bank Holidays and 2 weeks of on-call support at a nearby 24-hour hospital.

About You 🌟

To be considered for this role, you should be:

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with the RCVS.

• A confident leader with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

• Experienced in getting the best out of every colleague and ready to lead, develop, and inspire a team.

Benefits 💼

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, which is why a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package is on offer:

• Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, and Life Assurance (3 x salary).

• Annual Leave: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service), plus an extra ‘Day for You’ (a paid day off just for you).

• Learning & Development: £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year, access to internal Clinical Communities, and funded certificates with clear internal career pathways.

• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees fully paid.

• Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, and generous staff discounts.

How to Apply 📩

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career, please get in touch for a confidential chat:

• Contact: Luke Morris

• Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com

• Phone: 01392 793 256

• WhatsApp: 07479 954133