Head Veterinary Nurse – Shape Norwich's New Independent Veterinary Hospital
Location: The Annexe, Broadland Business Park, Norwich NR7
Salary: From £35,000 – Based on Experience & Performance
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: October 2025
An Opportunity to Lead Something Special — From Day One.
At V For Vets, we are proud to launch one of Norwich's only Independent Veterinary Hospitals, created by veterinary surgeons—not shareholders—where head nurses are valued as clinical leaders, not middle management.
We are not a chain. We are not here to meet targets or sell services. We are two experienced, hands-on vets building a team-first culture rooted in trust, clinical excellence, and kindness—and we are looking for a Head Nurse who wants to lead, mentor, and inspire.
If you are ready to take the next step, have a genuine passion for supporting others, and want to help shape a practice with purpose—this is your moment.
Why This Role is Different:
* Collaborative Leadership: You will work directly with the practice directors, contributing to clinical protocols, workflow design, and team development.
* Mentor & Inspire: Be a role model for our RVNs, PCAs, and future student nurses—nurturing confidence, skills, and wellbeing across the team.
* Lead with Integrity: Your voice matters. You will help define our clinical standards, operational routines, and patient care pathways.
* Grow with Us: This isn't just a role—it is a leadership journey within a startup hospital that will evolve into a 24/7 facility over the next few years.
What We Offer:
* Salary from £35,000 (based on experience and performance – no banding)
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* CPD Fully Funded (Leadership courses and advanced nursing skills encouraged)
* Premium Facilities – brand-new, purpose-built hospital with orthopaedic theatre, prep room, imaging suite, dog & cat wards, and more
* Westfield Level 3 Health Cash Plan (with option to upgrade to AVIVA Private Medical)
* RCVS & VDS Fees Paid
* Transparent, flexible rota management
* Generous staff discounts and a respectful, team-focused culture
We Are Looking For:
* An experienced RVN with prior team-lead, senior nurse or mentoring experience
* Someone who thrives in leadership, leads by example, and brings energy and professionalism to every shift
* A calm, approachable, and supportive mentor
* Someone passionate about clinical standards, animal welfare, and teamwork
* A leader excited by the prospect of helping to shape a new hospital from the ground up
Be Part of a Practice That is Building Something Meaningful — for Our Team, Our Clients, and Our Community.
* Send your CV and cover letter to:
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* Based at The Annexe, Broadland Business Park, Norwich NR7
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Head Veterinary Nurse
Expected start date: 06/10/2025