Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Nurse who strives for clinical excellence to join us at our Winterbourne and Brimsham branches. These are two well-equipped practices with a friendly and forward-thinking team 

This is a full-time RVN position but part-time applications are also considered, we can offer flexibility with the shift patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance for you. 

You would be joining a friendly and motivated team and this role would suit an experienced RVN who enjoys something different every day.

Salary for the role is up to £32,000 depending on experience and hours worked + Relocation allowance of up to £1,000 if required.

About Us

Both sites have all the capabilities of a much larger practice whilst enjoying the ethos of a smaller team. Equipment includes X-ray, separate dental X-ray equipment, ultrasound and advanced anaesthetic monitoring equipment. 

Our team have the freedom to work up their cases and to do this the vets rely on the nursing team. You will be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care, from nursing hospitalised day patients, theatre duties, laboratory work, assisting with complex surgical and medical procedures as well as running your own nurse clinics. You will also lead and develop the current nursing team which compromises of two RVN’s, a SVN and a care assistant

About the Team and Culture

We are a happy, supportive practice that takes wellbeing seriously, we want our nurses to enjoy every day, if you have a passion for something clinically we would encourage further training to develop your nursing and management skills.

Applicant Requirements 

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is looking to take the next step into their management career, and possesses the ability the guide and help build their team. This candidate will already be a role model within their teams and will be able to demonstrate the criteria required.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous CPD allowance, paid memberships and discounts and rewards.

For an informal chat please call or email marthapanes@rowevetgroup.com

Because our employee’s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1000 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Please quote BH8302 when applying for this role.

Please send your CV to Nicola via the APPLY button or call 07977242410 for more information.