Head Veterinary Nurse – West London Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum benefits A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a busy, high-performing small animal clinic in West London. This leadership role is perfect for a confident, proactive RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse passionate about veterinary nursing leadership and delivering exceptional patient care. The Head RVN will shape clinical standards, mentor a skilled nursing team, and ensure a seamless client experience in a forward-thinking, technology-driven practice. Role Overview The Head RVN will lead and inspire the nursing team, balancing hands-on clinical work with team management and operational oversight. This role is central to maintaining the clinic’s high standards of animal care, fostering a supportive, collaborative culture, and making sure modern veterinary technology is used to its fullest potential. Key aspects of the role include: • Leading, mentoring, and motivating the veterinary nursing team • Ensuring the smooth daily running of a busy small animal practice • Maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient care, and health & safety • Collaborating closely with veterinary surgeons and reception teams to deliver an outstanding client journey • Managing stock control, medical supplies, and equipment maintenance • Promoting a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture • Contributing to service development, CPD, and continuous improvement initiatives Benefits • Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) • Annual Leave: 25 days bank holidays, birthday off after 1 year • CPD: 3 days per year £750 allowance • Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution) • Private Healthcare • Future Benefits: Electric car scheme, Cycle to Work, free eye tests, profit share scheme once profitable • Sick & Maternity Pay: Statutory (enhanced support for serious illness) Career Progression & Culture This role offers genuine career growth opportunities in veterinary nursing leadership. The Head RVN will play a key part in shaping the clinic’s future, developing both clinical standards and the team, in a culture that values ideas, innovation, and professional excellence. Ideal candidates are experienced, motivated, and passionate about leading a nursing team in a busy small animal practice, delivering outstanding patient care and improving the client experience. Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary nursing leadership career. To apply please contact Luke on or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities. To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref no: JOB-57267