Head Veterinary Nurse - Guildford
• Fantastic Head RVN role at a RCVS accredited small animal practice in Guildford
• Recently refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment including digital x-rays, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, two operating theatres, and dedicated wards for cats, dogs, and isolated cases
• No OOH
• Generous benefits package including a salary of £32,500
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse eager to take the next step in your career? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Head Nurse at a thriving, RCVS-accredited small animal practice in Guildford. The practice itself boasts a spacious and modern environment, having recently undergone refurbishment. It is fully equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including digital x-rays, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, two operating theatres, and dedicated wards for cats, dogs, and isolated cases.
As Head Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care to patients and exceptional service to clients. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting surgical and medical procedures
2. Performing nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
3. Ensuring the smooth operation of pre- and post-procedure care
Beyond your clinical duties, you will lead by example, using your coaching and influencing skills to foster a supportive and high-performing team environment.
To excel in this role, you must be RCVS-registered, with proven experience in delivering high-quality patient and client care. Confidence in conducting nurse consultations and a strong understanding of how these contribute to practice efficiency and performance are essential. Leadership skills and a passion for nurturing the professional development of colleagues are also highly valued.
If you're ready to sink your teeth into an exciting new challenge and contribute to a dynamic and compassionate team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role:
• Full Time role - 40 hour week
• 1:6 full weekends or 1:3 Saturdays
• No OOH
Benefits:
• Competitive salary of £32,500
• Health cash plan (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service
• An additional Day for You', a paid day's leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days' paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com
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