Overview
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Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for the next step in your career? Easipetcare Streatham is looking for an organised, compassionate, and motivated Head Nurse to lead our nursing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident RVN who enjoys clinical work while also inspiring and supporting colleagues in a leadership role.
About The Role
As Head Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in both patient care and team development. Working alongside the Practice Director, Senior Vet, and Client Care Manager, you’ll help shape the future of the practice by supporting the team and driving clinical standards.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
* Lead, support, and develop the nursing and support team
* Deliver excellent standards of nursing care and client communication
* Oversee and coordinate nurse clinics and daily workflow
* Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and practice standards
* Create a positive, supportive working environment where your team can thrive
Working hours/rota
The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, with Saturday mornings included on a shared rota, for which time off in lieu is provided. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements. We offer flexible rota patterns to support a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussions around part-time or flexible working arrangements.
About Us
At Easipetcare Streatham, you’ll join a warm, supportive team of vets, nurses, and client care colleagues who are passionate about accessible, first-opinion veterinary care for our community. We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, and collaborative – making our practice a great place to work and develop. Located in lively South London, our practice has great transport links – with Norbury station just 5 minutes away – and is close to Streatham Common and plenty of local amenities. Our well-equipped practice includes four spacious consulting rooms, dedicated theatres and a prep area, digital x-ray and ultrasound facilities, an in-house laboratory, and separate wards for dogs and cats.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Wellbeing
* 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
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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