Head Veterinary Nurse (HVN)

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a corporately owned veterinary practice seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team within a modern first opinion practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN who is passionate about clinical excellence, leadership and developing colleagues while maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time Head Registered Veterinary Nurse position. Working hours and rota can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Role Description
As Head Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of outstanding nursing care. Your responsibilities will include leading nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, supporting veterinary surgeons during consultations and surgeries, overseeing inpatient care, monitoring patients throughout their treatment and managing admissions and discharges. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory, clinical and operational standards while mentoring, inspiring and developing the nursing team to achieve the highest levels of patient care and client service.

Team Size
You will lead a supportive team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and support staff, fostering a collaborative working environment where teamwork, continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.

Practice Details
The practice is a modern first opinion veterinary clinic committed to delivering exceptional clinical care in a supportive environment. As part of a wider veterinary network, the team benefits from access to advanced clinical communities, internal CPD programmes and 24-hour hospital facilities, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration, career progression and further qualifications.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with previous leadership experience or the confidence and ambition to take the next step into a Head Nurse role. You will be an inspiring leader with excellent communication and organisational skills, passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care while supporting and developing your colleagues. A proactive approach and commitment to maintaining the highest clinical standards are essential.

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