A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a dedicated team at a well-established, modern veterinary practice located in Mitcham, Surrey. The practice is part of the UK's largest, independent, family-owned veterinary group, offering exceptional care in the local communities they serve.
Hours: Full-time, 4 days a week, 9-hour shifts, 1:4 weekends, average 40 hours a week, participation in duty night rota.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a good level of clinical experience, be confident, self-motivated, engaging, and keen to support the professional development of all RVNs, students, and VCAs. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service.
The Team:
The practice is home to a dedicated 6-Vet team, all passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to animals, day and night. The practice is fully committed to continuous professional development (CPD) at all levels and constantly seeks new ways to support skill advancement across the team.
What's on offer:
The benefits of working for this practice include:
Excellent salary of between £33,000 - £40,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience
Rewards scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Income protection
Electric car scheme
Boost employee benefits and discounts
Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
Surgery discount
CPD allowance
20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Internal leadership training
More about the practice:
The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a broad range of services, from general wellness checks to complex surgeries. The team is large and multidisciplinary, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The practice is committed to creating an environment that offers exceptional clinical care and where colleagues love to work, patients are calm, and customers feel assured.
If you are a Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity in a supportive and friendly environment, this could be the role for you.
Job Reference No: JN-052025-32219