Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Cheshire | Up to £34,000 | Leadership Opportunity

Deputy Head RVN – Take the Next Step in Your Veterinary Nursing Career

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to progress into a leadership role? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head RVN to join a busy, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in Cheshire, supporting the leadership of a large nursing team while remaining actively involved in clinical nursing.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your management and mentoring skills within a modern, progressive veterinary hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities.

The Role

This permanent, full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Nurse with the day-to-day running of the nursing team
• Leading and mentoring Animal Care Assistants and supporting Student Nurses
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Assisting with rota management and team coordination
• Maintaining high clinical standards, protocols and infection control procedures
• Supporting stock management and equipment maintenance
• Contributing to clinical governance, audits and Practice Standards Scheme compliance
• Working closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team
• Opportunity to become involved in advanced services including CT imaging (full training available)

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
• Have strong clinical nursing skills
• Be ready to step into a leadership position
• Enjoy coaching and developing colleagues
• Be organised, proactive and an effective communicator
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

Facilities & Team

You'll be joining a well-established first-opinion veterinary hospital with excellent facilities including:

• CT Scanner
• Ultrasound
• Digital Radiography
• In-house Laboratory
• Laparoscopic Equipment
• Dedicated Out-of-Hours Support Team

You'll work alongside a large and experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why Apply?

This practice is committed to supporting career development and helping nurses progress into leadership positions.

Benefits include:

• Salary £30,000 – £34,000 DOE
• 37.5-hour working week
• 1 in 8 weekends with time off in lieu
• No routine OOH requirements
• £600 CPD allowance plus 3 days CPD leave
• RCVS fees paid
• Additional professional membership funded
• VDS cover provided
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
• Discounted veterinary treatment for your pets
• Company sick pay
• Annual salary reviews
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career progression opportunities 

Location & Details

📍 Location: Cheshire

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

🕓 Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days

💷 Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 DOE

To apply or learn more, contact:

Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com