Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Chingford
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35k to £40k DOE
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4686
Published: 1 day ago

Overview
An independent, family owned small animal group in Waltham Forest is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a friendly, capable nursing team. This is a hands on leadership role with real autonomy, strong support from the senior team and a clear focus on high clinical standards and excellent client care.

About the practice

  • Modern, well equipped surgery with digital X ray, ultrasound, dental X ray and in house lab
  • Cat Friendly set up with separate cat facilities
  • Mix of medical and surgical cases including imaging, exotics and BOAS caseload
  • Open seven days with extended hours to support continuity of care
  • Supportive culture with continuous CPD and leadership development

The role

  • Lead and mentor RVNs, students and VCAs
  • Own nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre flow
  • Work closely with the veterinary team to drive protocols and patient outcomes
  • Champion client communication and a great front of house experience
Job type
  • Permanent, full time
  • Four days per week
  • Nine hour shifts
  • One in four weekends

About you

  • RVN with solid clinical experience
  • Confident communicator who enjoys coaching others
  • Self motivated, organised and calm under pressure
  • Keen to develop people, processes and standards

Benefits

  • CPD allowance with internal leadership training
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Retail discounts
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Surgery discount
  • Twenty days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Professional fees support

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