Job Description
Here at the Village Animal Hospital we are looking to welcome a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team!
Your new role will be based at our spacious, well equipped hospital in Caterham. We hold ISFM gold status and are an accredited RCVS hospital and training practice.
We are located in the lovely town of Caterham in Surrey, England. With a team of dedicated professionals and a state-of-the-art facility, we believe in providing comprehensive care to all the animals we see, regardless of their size or species. Our team is experienced in treating a wide range of animals, including birds, cats, dogs, poultry and small mammals.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours a week across various shift patterns with 1 in 6 weekends, with TOIL given the following week. The position will mainly be based at Caterham, however you will be required to work across all 3 of our sites.
As our Head Nurse you will lead from the front and be closely involved in the management and training of our friendly and enthusiastic nurse team. Previous hospital nursing experience is key. You will have a proven track record in the delivery of exceptional animal care. Salary up to £37,000 DOE FTE.
The benefits
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:
· 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
· A bonus scheme that recognises strong results, based on both practice performance and individual contribution
Join us at CVS
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.
Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.
We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.