Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse
We’re hiring a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to support and develop our nursing team at Avonvale Veterinary Practice in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role is full‑time (40 hrs/week) and includes Saturday mornings.
What You’ll Do
* Support, develop and mentor nursing staff.
* Collaborate with the Senior Vet, Certified Neonatal Manager (CNM) and nurse colleagues.
* Ensure compliance with practice and group policies.
* Create a positive, efficient, collaborative working environment.
* Make full use of nursing time, including consultations and Schedule 3 procedures.
* Facilitate clinical audits across your area of responsibility.
* Organise and conduct 6‑monthly Professional Development Reviews (PDRs) with line‑managed staff.
What We Offer
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
* RCVS & VDS licence fee paid.
* External CPD funded.
* Access to extensive free Linnaeus online CPD.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Staff discount schemes.
* Life assurance.
* Enhanced sickness pay and enhanced family leave.
* E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Recruitment referral rewards.
* Wellness programme: Employee Assistance Programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
About Avonvale
Avonvale Vets is part of a group of seven primary‑care practices with over 40 years of experience. We offer surgical, imaging and medical expertise and are dedicated to supporting the professional growth and well‑being of our team.
Salary: From £33,000 per annum, starting from experience.
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