Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
South East London
Up to £42,000
4 Day Week

Looking to take the next step into leadership while maintaining a strong clinical role? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN to lead a supportive and growing nursing team within a busy small animal practice in South East London.

This role offers the chance to shape clinical standards, mentor and develop nurses, and play a key part in the continued growth of the practice, all while benefiting from a genuine work-life balance with a 4-day working week and salary up to £42,000.

Progressing towards a 3-vet team. You’ll be joining a collaborative and friendly support team consisting of:

• 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
• 1 RVN
• 1 Veterinary Care Assistant
• 1 Client Care Assistant

Located in a vibrant and well-connected area of South East London, the practice benefits from strong local engagement and access to excellent clinical support, CPD opportunities, and career progression pathways.

The Role

• Full-time Head RVN position
• Salary up to £42,000
• 4-day working week
• 9.5-hour shifts
• 1 in 6 weekends
• Hands-on clinical and leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop the nursing team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursing team
• Deliver outstanding patient and client care
• Support consultations, surgeries, and procedures
• Run nurse consultations and Schedule 3 activities
• Monitor and care for inpatients
• Manage admissions and discharges
• Maintain high clinical and operational standards

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Previous leadership experience
• Passionate about patient and client care
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Motivated to support and develop colleagues

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days
• Funded certificates and excellent internal CPD
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity with autonomy, support, and an excellent work-life balance, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or contact me for more details – stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com and 01392 793069