Head Veterinary Nurse – Central London

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent | RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for your next step into a leadership role? We’re looking for a passionate and confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive small animal practice in Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN to take the lead within a dedicated nursing team, providing outstanding clinical care while supporting, developing and inspiring colleagues.

The Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll provide clinical leadership to the nursing team while helping to maintain the highest standards of patient care, client service, regulatory compliance and day-to-day practice operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional patient care and supporting the wider veterinary team
• Leading nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
• Supporting consultations, surgical procedures and theatre activity
• Monitoring patients and managing admissions and discharges
• Ensuring high clinical, regulatory and operational standards are maintained
• Providing leadership, support and development to the nursing team
• Helping colleagues reach their potential through coaching and mentoring
• Promoting a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment
• Acting as a role model for excellent patient and client care

About You

You’ll be a RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a genuine passion for high-quality patient and client care.

Ideally, you’ll have previous leadership or senior nursing experience and be confident supporting and developing a team. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced RVNs who are ready to take the next step into a Head Veterinary Nurse position.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• RCVS registered
• Experienced within small animal practice
• Confident providing clinical leadership
• Passionate about patient welfare and excellent client care
• A strong communicator and team player
• Organised and able to work effectively in a busy practice
• Keen to mentor, develop and inspire other veterinary nurses

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Funded certificates and internal career development pathways
• Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Discounts on veterinary products and services

Location & Details

Location: Central London
Position: Head Veterinary Nurse
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
CPD: £750 allowance + 2 days’ paid leave

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced RVN or Senior Veterinary Nurse ready to progress your career into a Head Veterinary Nurse role in London, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with:

Angel Mason
Recruitment Consultant – Veterinary Recruitment
Email: angel.mason@gvcvets.com
Tel: 01392 793153