Lead Veterinary Nurse - no OOH or weekends

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking to elevate your career into a leadership role? Do you thrive in a close-knit, family-oriented team and want to make a meaningful impact on clinical excellence and team development? If so, my client in West London has an exciting role for you as a Lead RVN.

Why join?
This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow and lead in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £37,275, depending on experience, and benefit from a work-life balance with no weekend shifts. Your working hours will be Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, totalling 42 hours per week. Plus, there’s no out-of-hours cover or reception duties, allowing you to focus on what you do best—patient care.

About the Role
As the Lead RVN, you will be a key player in this well-established practice. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring anaesthesia and performing theatre duties
- Overseeing the daily operations of clinical areas
- Supporting and training junior team members
- Running nurse consultations such as weight clinics and diabetes management
- Collaborating closely with the vet and Client Care Advisor (CCA) team

About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- An experienced RVN with at least one year of qualification
- Highly organised and passionate about maintaining high clinical standards
- Ready to step into a leadership role or already possessing some leadership experience
- Interested in mentoring junior team members and potentially becoming a Clinical Coach

Practice Highlights
Located in vibrant West London, there are great transport links and local amenities. The practice is well-equipped with a theatre, dental suite, high-quality ultrasound, and multi-parameter monitoring. 

Culture & Support
The practice prides itself on a supportive culture with:
- Regular CPD and leadership coaching through a Leadership Programme
- Direct support from senior team leaders including the Business Support Manager and Lead Vet
- Regular meetups with other Lead RVNs in the region
- Opportunities for business development and expanding clinical skills
- A social team culture with events, quizzes, and post-work catch-ups

Benefits
- No weekend work
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and sickness policy
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
- Access to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical learning and development programmes
- Staff discount schemes and discounted pet insurance
- Wellness programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), gym membership discount, Cycle2Work scheme, eye care vouchers, and flu vaccine voucher

Next Steps
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a practice where your voice will be heard and your growth supported, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of the family.


For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:
Phone: 07444223408
Email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk

Please note you must be a qualified RVN and registered with the RCVS to be considered for this role.


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