Maternity Cover Branch Head Nurse - 12-month FTC Location : Wimborne, Dorset A fulfilling and leadership-oriented opportunity awaits at a reputable small animal practice based in the scenic locale of Wimborne, Dorset. The practice is seeking a friendly, supportive, and patient Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to head their nursing team. The Role: The successful candidate will be based at the main hospital site in Wimborne, with cover at Verwood if required. The role involves a mixture of day procedures, operations, and medical workups, as well as caring for inpatients for the duration of their treatment. Key Responsibilities: Leading and supporting the nursing team Mentoring less experienced team members Nurse rota and cover management Working within the team on the nursing rota (admin/float time allocated) The Hours: The position is full-time, with either a 4- or 5-day week offered. Shifts are between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00. No out-of-hours work is required. The Team: The nursing team is friendly and enthusiastic, consisting of 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and 6 receptionists, along with on-site administrators and a Practice Manager. The team typically works alongside 4-5 Vets a day. The Salary: They are offering an excellent salary from £34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience Benefits (pro rata) : 6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum RCVS Membership paid, plus one other membership subscription VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks – offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and much more Cycle to work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities The practice is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters clinical excellence and professional growth. If you are an RVN with prior experience leading a clinical team, this could be the perfect role for you. Job Reference No: JN-052025-32327