Head Veterinary Nurse (HVN)

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client’s hospital is a well-established 24-hour veterinary facility located in a vibrant and well-connected area of London. The hospital handles a dynamic and diverse caseload, ranging from routine consultations to complex emergency and critical care cases, offering an excellent environment for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead and develop within a progressive clinical setting.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

Role Description
This is a Head RVN position where you will play a key role in leading the nursing team and ensuring the highest standards of patient and client care are consistently delivered. You will be involved in nurse-led appointments, Schedule 3 procedures, and supporting both consultations and surgeries.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will provide leadership, mentoring, and development to the nursing team, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. You will also oversee patient care from admission to discharge and ensure compliance with all regulatory and operational standards.

Team Size
You will be working alongside a skilled and supportive team of veterinary surgeons and nurses within a well-established hospital environment.

Practice Details
The hospital is a 24-hour facility equipped to handle a wide range of cases, including emergency and critical care. It offers access to modern equipment and operates within a collaborative and supportive team structure. As part of a larger veterinary group, the hospital benefits from extensive clinical resources, internal training opportunities, and strong career development pathways.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical experience and confidence in a leadership role. You will be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care and have the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a team. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive and collaborative approach to leadership and clinical excellence.

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