Head Veterinary Nurse - Easter Ross Vets
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Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team at Easter Ross Vets and take on a leadership role in our thriving veterinary practice.
As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the development and improvement of clinical practices, mentor junior nurses, and work closely with the veterinary team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment within the team.
* Work closely with the Practice Manager and veterinary team to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
Our Dedicated Team
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. We believe in going the extra mile, ensuring that every animal is treated like our own, and we continuously work to improve our services based on client feedback. We also provide 24/7 emergency coverage through our partnership with Highland Vet Emergencies.
The Skills You Will Bring to Our Team
We are looking for a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team. You should have excellent communication abilities and be able to work well under pressure. A keen interest in clinical practice and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care is essential. Previous experience in a supervisory or senior nursing role is highly desirable.
Working Hours
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.
Because our employee’s 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
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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 leave 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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Industries
Veterinary Services
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