Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

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.