Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse / Hospital Manager
Location: Animed (Shedfield). You may be required from time to time to visit and liaise with the 6 branches we are responsible for.
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover, 12 months starting from July).
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
As the Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will assist with the daily operations, lead a dedicated team of RVNs, SVNs and PCAs, inspiring them to reach their career goals while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture across the practice.
Life at Animed Veterinary Hospital
Animed Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. This is a unique chance to step into a well‑established practice with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre, two fully equipped soft‑tissue theatres (both with laparoscopic equipment), a double dental suite, a dedicated imaging suite, separate wards for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
Team Composition
Our team is close‑knit, supportive and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge across multiple disciplines. You'll be part of a team of 16 day vets and 3 night vets, which include cert holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Medicine, Endoscopy and Endo surgery. We also have 34 clinical, 18 reception and 5 admin staff as part of our wide team, so plenty of people to call on for support.
About You
We are looking for someone reliable and ambitious with excellent communication, patient and client care standards, and great attention to detail. This role would suit an RVN who is ready to take a step up in responsibility or an experienced Senior/Lead or Head Nurse looking for a better work/life balance. It is ideal for someone with a passion for developing clinical and personal development individually and for the team.
Benefits
* Salary up to £35,000 dependent on experience.
* RCVS fees paid in full.
* Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library and funded advanced training opportunities.
* Excellent Nursing Career Pathway.
* Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell).
* Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
* Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.
Wellbeing Support
We offer well‑being support through monthly line‑manager check‑ins, a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. Our Health Shield provides support for physical and mental health.
Operational Support
Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we provide a wide range of operational support, including central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams to support all aspects of the smooth running of each practice. We also invest in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi‑million‑pound improvement fund.
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