Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Morden
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000
Contact name: Niamh Fanthorpe

Contact email: Niamh@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3813
Published: 17 days ago

Head Veterinary Nurse – Leadership Role
Greater London Area | £33,000–£40,000 DOE | Flexible Schedule

We’re working on behalf of a respected and well-established veterinary practice in the Greater London area currently looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and support their clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN to step into a senior role, combining hands-on nursing with team leadership in a collaborative and progressive setting.

The Role

This position involves day-to-day nursing duties alongside mentoring, training, and guiding a team of RVNs, SVNs, and support staff. You’ll help maintain high clinical standards, contribute to workflow efficiency, and play a key role in creating a positive team culture.

Salary & Schedule

  • £33,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

  • 4-day week 

  • 1 in 4 weekends

  • Participation in a fair rota

Why Apply?

  • Join a well-supported team in a modern clinical environment

  • Internal leadership training & CPD encouraged and funded

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

  • Health & wellbeing support schemes

  • Income protection & professional fees paid

  • Generous staff discounts and reward benefits

About You

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

  • 2–3+ years of experience, ideally with some mentoring or leadership exposure

  • Confident, approachable, and proactive

  • A genuine interest in team development and clinical standards


If you’re an experienced nurse ready to take that next step, we’d love to have a confidential chat. Get in touch to learn more about this opportunity and the supportive team behind it.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649 or email niamh@lloydandcowan.com

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