Head Veterinary Nurse

Location South Yorkshire
Discipline: Clinical
Salary: 32000.0
Contact name: Laura Collings

Contact email: laura@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 728
Published: 22 days ago
An opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team within a modern, purpose-built veterinary practice. This well-established facility offers state-of-the-art equipment and an environment designed to provide exceptional care for animals day and night. The team consists of skilled professionals with a wide range of specialities, many of whom are pursuing advanced certifications to further enhance the clinical services available.

This practice is committed to delivering top-tier care to local communities, ensuring pets live long, happy, and healthy lives. The facilities are bright, spacious, and equipped with the latest technology to support both clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.

Role Details

- Salary: Starting from £32,000 (depending on experience)
- Working pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (8–10-hour shifts)
- Weekend rota: 1 in 4 weekends

Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, the practice offers a competitive benefits package:

- Rewards scheme to recognise achievements
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Income protection
- Access to an electric car scheme
- Boosted employee benefits and retail discounts
- Health and wellbeing support
- Generous surgery discounts
- Funded CPD allowance for continuous learning
- Internal leadership training for career growth

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:
- Have a solid level of clinical experience as a veterinary nurse
- Be confident, self-motivated, and engaging
- Be passionate about supporting the professional development of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), students, and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs)
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
 

Apply Today!

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and work in a supportive, progressive hospital setting, this could be the perfect role for you. Submit your application today, to Laura Collings through Laura@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07570 606201 today.

Please note you must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. 

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