Nursing Team Leader – RVN | Central Scotland, UK

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 DOE 
Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends and on-call rota
Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role within a modern referral hospital in Central Scotland? This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on nursing with team leadership in a growing, forward-thinking specialist environment.

We’re supporting a state-of-the-art referral hospital seeking a confident RVN to lead their Wards Nursing team. You’ll play a key role in shaping and developing an exceptional referral nursing service while continuing to grow clinically alongside an expanding specialist team.

The Opportunity

This is more than a ward role – it’s your chance to build, influence and lead.

You’ll be:

• Leading ward rounds, handovers and infection control to ensure a safe, organised clinical environment
• Supporting complex referral and intensive care cases
• Mentoring and developing RVNs and PCAs through coaching, CPD and regular feedback
• Working collaboratively with clinicians to ensure seamless patient care
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and hospital development projects
• Supporting client communication and ensuring an excellent patient and client journey

You’ll be part of a busy referral setting where caseloads can be high – but you’ll always be supported by a collaborative, team-focused environment committed to gold-standard care.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Has at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience
• Has leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Is confident making clinical decisions independently
• Thrives in a fast-paced referral or hospital environment
• Is passionate about mentoring others and building a positive team culture

Referral or hospital experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate with strong ward and leadership experience.

Benefits & Package

• Salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE
• 40-hour week with shared weekend and on-call rota
• Generous holiday allowance
• CPD allowance with support for further qualifications/certificates
• Supportive, collaborative referral environment
• Opportunity to influence clinical standards and service development

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious RVN who wants to step up, shape a service, and make a lasting impact within a specialist referral setting.

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