Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Surrey
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 6369
Published: 15 days ago

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take the next step as a Head Veterinary Nurse within a friendly, community-focused practice in Surrey.

This is more than a traditional Head Nurse role. You'll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the practice, supporting and developing your nursing team while continuing to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

The role

You'll lead from the front, supporting nurse-led clinics, surgery and inpatient care while helping to create a positive and collaborative team culture.

You'll also work an 8-hour hospital shift every fourth weekend, alternating between Saturdays and Sundays, alongside participation in the hospital's on-call rota — offering exposure to more complex and varied cases.

What's on offer

  • £1,000 sign-on bonus
  • 5 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays
  • An additional paid 'Day for You'
  • £750 CPD allowance + 2 days' paid leave
  • Funded certificates and leadership development
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Health Cash Plan from day one

About you

You'll be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with the confidence to lead, support and inspire others. Whether you're already in a leadership role or ready to take that next step, you'll be passionate about developing both your team and your own career.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a genuine difference, get in touch confidentially to find out more.

For more information, contact Sophie at Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment. Send your CV via the link or email Sophie on sophie@lloydandcowan.com