Head Veterinary Nurse / Senior RVN – Small Animal Practice
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE | Leadership Role | Clinical & Operational Balance

Key Highlights:

• Up to £40,000 DOE + CPD, leadership exposure & career progression
• Mix of clinical nursing and management responsibility
• Training practice with Clinical Coach opportunity
• Varied caseload with inpatient care, surgery, and leadership duties

Hours & Rota

• Full-time position (approx. 38–40 hours per week)
• Monday – Friday shifts between 8:00am – 6:30pm (flexibility required)
• Participation in rota planning and occasional clinical shift cover
• Night duties and weekend shifts shared across the team:
  • Weeknights: inpatient care only after 9pm
  • Weekends: inpatient focus after 5pm
• On-site accommodation provided for night/weekend duties

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance with leadership development opportunities
• Training practice with Clinical Coach potential
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunity to shape and develop the nursing team

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse / Senior RVN to take on a key leadership role within a busy, first-opinion small animal practice. This is a highly varied position combining hands-on clinical work with team leadership, rota management, and operational oversight.

This role is ideal for an experienced RVN ready to step into management or an established Head Nurse seeking a dynamic and rewarding environment.

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursing team, while maintaining high clinical standards and supporting practice growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the nursing team
• Overseeing rotas, staffing, and day-to-day operations
• Supporting and developing student nurses (training practice environment)
• Maintaining clinical standards, SOPs, and compliance
• Stock control, ordering, and supplier liaison
• Supporting clinical duties including theatre, inpatient care, and nurse consults
• Organising CPD, appraisals, and team development
• Assisting with recruitment, performance management, and team wellbeing

Clinical Environment

• Busy first-opinion practice with varied caseload
• Strong focus on inpatient care and surgical nursing
• Night duties focused on inpatients only (reduced OOH pressure)
• Training practice with student nurse development opportunities
• Modern, spacious hospital environment

Apply Now

For more information or a confidential discussion:
01904 570056
l.stewart@purovets.com

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Ref: JOB-57794