Head Veterinary Nurse In Cheshire 

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN to step into a leadership role at a friendly, well-established small animal clinic in Cheshire.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys mentoring, developing others, and driving high clinical and client care standards.

About the Role

• Salary up to £38,000K
• 4-day working week with a set day off
• 9-hour shifts
• Includes duty nights and 1 in 4 weekends
• Consult lengths: 15 minutes (sick pets) / 10 minutes (vaccinations)

Opening Hours

• Mon: 08:00–19:00
• Tues–Thurs: 08:00–20:00
• Fri: 08:00–19:00
• Sat–Sun: 09:00–15:00

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified RVN with solid clinical experience
• Confident, proactive and supportive leader
• Enjoys mentoring RVNs, students and VCAs
• Strong communicator with a patient-focused approach
• Motivated to maintain and develop clinical excellence across the team

Facilities & Equipment

• Biochemistry, Haematology, Urinalysis, Microscopy
• Digital X-ray & Dental X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Orthopaedic capability
• Tonopen

The Team

• 3 Vets
• 5 RVNs
• Supportive leadership and client care team
• Team interests include orthopaedics and BOAS work
• Approx. 50/50 dog & cat caseload

Shift Patterns 

• 8am–5pm
• 9am–6pm
• 10am–7pm
• 11am–8pm

Benefits

• CPD allowance
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Income protection
• Wellbeing support
• Surgery discount
• Internal leadership training

Why Join This Team?

This is a supportive, collaborative environment with a strong focus on development. The practice invests in CPD at all levels, supports clinical progression, and encourages new initiatives to fill skill gaps and improve patient care.

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