Head Veterinary Nurse - £40,000 - £45,000 4 or 5 Day Week | No Weekends | Bank Holidays Off | Private Health Insurance | Excellent Caseload | Some Exotics Are you an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse ready to lead within a truly impressive, modern small animal practice? This is a standout opportunity to join a thriving 5-vet team working across a fully equipped dog & exotics clinic and a completely separate cat-only clinic. With exceptional facilities, certificate-led clinical standards and genuine work-life balance, this role offers the perfect blend of leadership, hands-on nursing and professional fulfilment. Why This Role Stands Out £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 4 or 5 day week options No weekends All Bank Holidays off 23 days annual leave (pro rata) Extra day off on or around your birthday Optional Private Health Insurance Supportive 5-vet team with advanced clinical interests in dentistry & surgery Exceptional Facilities You’ll work in a purpose-built, air-conditioned practice offering: Dedicated dog & exotics clinic (ground floor) Fully separate cat-only clinic (first floor) Two operating theatres Digital X-ray & digital dental X-ray Ultrasound including echocardiography Multiparameter monitoring & capnography IDEXX in-house laboratory Casco kennels with integrated heating & lighting Excellent orthopaedic & dental equipment The Role – Clinical & Leadership Focus This is a hands-on Head Nurse position combining leadership and clinical excellence. Your duties will include: Overseeing and monitoring admitted patients Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical support Assisting vets in theatre and consults Blood sampling & IV catheter placement Nurse-led procedures including dental descaling Running nursing clinics In-house laboratory work Discharging patients and client communication Accurate record keeping (inpatient charts, anaesthetic sheets, insurance paperwork) Supporting infection control (instrument autoclaving, bedding, uniforms) Supporting and guiding the nursing team About You Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Head Veterinary Nurse Confident leader who enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues Highly organised with excellent communication skills Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care Positive, adaptable and solution-focused How to Apply To apply, contact Luke Stewart on 01904 570056 or email your CV to l.stewart@purovets.com. View all vacancies: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ Referral bonus available (terms apply). Ref: JOB-56892