Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales
Head Nurse – Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, Wrexham
Up to £32,086 DOE
36 hours per week
Join a team that’s passionate about nursing excellence in the heart of North Wales
Looking for a practice where you can truly grow and make your mark? Come and join us at Rhyd Broughton Vets in Wrexham. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step as our new Head Nurse, leading a dedicated and talented team in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide, mentor, and inspire our nursing team, which includes 7 experienced RVNs, fantastic Student Veterinary Nurses, and Animal Care Assistants. You’ll play a key role in developing the team, maintaining clinical standards, and helping to shape how we deliver care.
You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue your own areas of clinical interest, with the full support of our leadership team.
* Up to 36 hours per week across 4 days
* No out-of-hours or on-call – we are a Vets Now host practice
About the Practice
Rhyd Broughton is a busy, fast-paced Tier 2 RCVS-accredited and Nurse Training Practice. We’re proud to be a Vets Now host site, which means there’s no out-of-hours work, allowing our team to enjoy a great work-life balance.
We’re well equipped with ultrasound, endoscope, bronchoscope, digital x-ray, ECG and a large in-house laboratory. Our team includes a Veterinary Surgeon with a certificate in Surgery, and we hold regular clinical discussions to encourage learning and collaboration.
We’re perfectly placed for those who love both adventure and relaxation – close to outdoor attractions such as Surf Snowdonia and Zip World, with easy access to climbing in Snowdonia and the stunning North Wales coast. For more leisurely days, we’re just a short distance from Chester, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Liverpool One. With excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool and Holyhead, Wrexham offers an ideal balance between countryside living and convenience.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a confident, proactive and resourceful Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong communication skills and a passion for teamwork. You’ll be RCVS registered and ready to take the next step in your career, leading with empathy and enthusiasm.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our practice. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £32,086 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate Support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* Research funding opportunities for all Vets and Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer contribution
* Discounted staff pet care
Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, Wrexham
Gatewen Road, Wrexham, LL11 6YA, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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