Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Bristol
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £33k-£40k
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4707
Published: about 23 hours ago

Head Veterinary Nurse
Location Bristol

About The Clinic: 
Purpose built, light and spacious with digital and dental X ray, ultrasound, full in house IDEXX suite, a dedicated surgical theatre, oxygen kennel and separate prep and consult rooms. The team is passionate about calm, patient focused care and outstanding client experience, with the strength of a nationwide independent family group behind them.

Why this will suit you

  • Lead a talented nursing team in a modern, purpose built surgery
  • Real say in how nursing is delivered with visible support from senior leadership
  • Friendly, well established team with colleagues working toward certificates
  • Part of the UK’s largest independent family owned veterinary group with genuine development pathways

What you will do

  • Set the standard for inpatient care, theatre flow and nurse clinics
  • Coach RVNs, students and VCAs and drive continuous improvement
  • Partner closely with the vet team to deliver outstanding client care and clinical outcomes

Schedule

  • Four days per week, nine hour shifts
  • Duty nights as part of the rota
  • One weekend in four

About you

  • Confident RVN with strong clinical depth and a natural coaching style
  • Self motivated, engaging communicator who enjoys leading from the front
  • Keen to develop people, processes and patient pathways

Salary and benefits

  • Salary from £33,000 depending on experience
  • Employee discounts
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Surgery discount
  • CPD allowance with internal leadership training
  • Twenty days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • And more! 

Ready to lead - Send your CV or a quick note of interest to sophie@lloydandcowan.com and include your availability for a short introductory call.