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Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

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Feltham

We’re opening a brand-new veterinary surgery — and we’re looking for a Head Nurse to help build and lead the nursing team from day one.

This is your opportunity to shape how nursing works in a practice — not just fit into an existing structure

Too often, Head Nurse roles are about maintaining. This one is about creating. You’ll have the opportunity to influence standards, and build a nursing team where skills are fully utilised and genuinely valued.

As Head Nurse, you’ll lead the nursing function within the surgery — ensuring high standards of clinical care, smooth day-to-day operations, and a positive, collaborative team environment.


You will:

  • Lead, support and develop the nursing team
  • Ensure excellent patient care and client experience
  • Oversee nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre standards
  • Drive utilisation of nursing skills including Schedule 3 procedures
  • Support student nurses and clinical coaching
  • Help shape the culture and ways of working within the practice
  • This is a leadership role with real influence — both clinically and operationally.


Working pattern

  • Full-time rota with evenings and weekends 4 x 9 hour days, 1 in 4 weekend rotation
  • Average working week of 39 hours
  • Nurse care nights (with accommodation provided when required)
  • Flexible working options considered
  • We believe great nursing teams deserve to be recognised, supported and rewarded.


Professional & financial

  • Monthly Nurse recognition scheme
  • CPD support and development opportunities
  • Funded professional fees
  • Income protection
  • Work-life balance & wellbeing
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing support


About us

We are part of a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group committed to delivering exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Our surgeries are modern, spacious and designed to create a calm environment for pets and a positive, collaborative space for teams.

We invest in our people, support development, and create workplaces where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work.


You’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Are a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Take pride in delivering excellent patient care
  • Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
  • Communicate confidently and compassionately
  • Want to fully utilise and develop your nursing skills
  • Are positive, proactive and adaptable
  • Be part of something from the beginning


If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your skills are valued, and you can help shape a brand-new practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary
From £34k
Hours
40 1:4 weekends
Benefits
Competitive
Closing Date
2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z
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