An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small friendly team at Easter Ross Vets. Each day has different challenges but is very rewarding.
At Easter Ross Vets, we are a dedicated team of veterinary professionals committed to providing the highest standards of care for small animals. Our modern facilities allow us to quickly diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions, and we pride ourselves on offering compassionate care for all pets, from routine check-ups to emergency treatments.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.
You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.
We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties required. At the moment there are no weekend duties, although these may be introduced in the future.
General responsibilities include:
* Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance and support.
* Oversee patient care, ensuring best practice in all aspects of nursing care.
* Assist in the management of clinical and operational procedures, including stock control and clinical protocols.
* Perform a wide range of nursing duties, including surgeries, consultations, and inpatient care.
* Work closely with the Practice Manager and veterinary team to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You'll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
* Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
* Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards and team development
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
* Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
* Certificate support
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
25 High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0EZ, 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 Bethany Baker 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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