Lead Veterinary Nurse (HVN) (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN))
This position primarily involves leading and managing the workflow and diaries to ensure the smooth running of the clinical side of the practice. You’ll help ensure that the team works efficiently and effectively, achieving all that is possible together as a dynamic and united team.
This is a full-time position with just 1 in 6 Saturdays, giving you a fantastic work-life balance. They are open to flexibility for the right candidate, so if you have specific requirements, feel free to reach out.
In this role, you’ll have a variety of responsibilities that include overseeing the clinical team and ensuring tasks are completed effectively. You’ll supervise, monitor, and direct the team, making adjustments to the diary and ensuring break cover as needed. Line management support for the nurses and VCAs will also be part of your duties, including delivering appraisals, managing performance, and completing inductions and probation reviews on time. You’ll encourage ongoing development, suggesting improvements to deliver timely and effective care, both for patients and customers.
You’ll also hold monthly meetings with the teams and senior leadership, providing insight on how nursing impacts decisions and helping to drive clinical and managerial decisions. Identifying business opportunities to grow revenue and ensuring the practice is operating efficiently will be key parts of your role.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in veterinary nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. You’ll have a systematic approach to decision-making, enjoy working with both clients and colleagues, and be capable of maintaining high standards across the board.
If this role sounds like a great fit for your career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you!
Base pay range
The Package:
* 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, (increasing after 2 years’ service)
* Private Health Care contribution
* Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Paid memberships
* Dedicated CPD allowance
* No OOH
* Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Veterinary Services
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