Head Vet Nurse- No OOHs

Location West Yorkshire
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum DOE
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5891
Published: about 2 hours ago

Head Veterinary Nurse 
Full-Time | No OOH | Supportive Leadership

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly and supportive team in West Yorkshire. This role would suit an existing Head Nurse or an ambitious RVN looking to step into a leadership position.

You will be supported by an experienced Practice Director for mentoring and people management, alongside a Practice Manager who assists with day-to-day operations.

The Role

  • Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

  • Included in the Saturday rota (with time off in lieu)

  • No out-of-hours requirement

The Practice

Well-equipped with dental X-ray, digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory and Sedivue. The team is currently working towards Cat Friendly Clinic status, reflecting its commitment to high clinical standards.

The Team

The practice team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 Client Care Coordinators, with access to additional clinical expertise in imaging, cardiology, ECC and complex surgery.

The culture is collaborative and inclusive, with open communication encouraged. Team wellbeing is prioritised, with regular organised activities and social events.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

  • 6.6 weeks’ annual leave including bank holidays

  • Additional birthday leave

Wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD (pro rata)

  • Certificate support

  • Access to online clinical resources

Professional Memberships

  • Paid RCVS fees

  • VDS cover

If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie and send your CV for further details.