Head Veterinary Nurse
Our values - Love, Opportunity, Quality and Curiosity guide everything we do. The Head Veterinary Nurse plays a vital role in bringing these values to life, leading the nursing team and contributing as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
This is more than a management role. It is a leadership position at the heart of our independent, owner-led practice, shaping both the everyday running of the clinic and the long-term future of the business.
Role Overview
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will:
Lead and inspire our nursing team, creating a culture of compassion, professionalism and growth.
Ensure patients consistently receive optimal care and clients feel supported and reassured.
Balance quality with efficiency, managing resources responsibly.
Contribute to practice strategy and direction as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Support the professional development and wellbeing of your team, ensuring they feel valued and motivated.
Foster collaboration across all areas of the practice, ensuring seamless, high-quality service.
Role at a Glance
Position: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN)
Hours: 40 hours per week (4 day working week, with time back for working weekends)
Rota: 1 in 6 weekends, shared bank holiday rota (approx. 1 per year), no out-of-hours
Base site: Primarily East Sheen site, with responsibility across both East Sheen and Richmond clinics
Facilities: Bright, modern clinics with advanced facilities including CT scanner, dental suite with radiography, large prep area, separate patient wards, and four consulting rooms
Clinical opportunities: Full use of Schedule 3 skills (e.g. stitch-ups, lump removals, dental radiography, scale & polish) CT operation and nurse clinics
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000, depending on experience
Other Benefits:
Birthday off every year
Cycle to work scheme
Regular team socials (from yoga and rock climbing to relaxed pub evenings)
Support for professional development, including CPD and leadership training
This role combines hands-on clinical nursing with strategic leadership offering variety, progression and the opportunity to make a real impact.