Overview
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Head Nurse - Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group, Wrexham
Up to £32,086 DOE
36 hours per week
Join a team that's passionate about nursing excellence in the heart of North Wales. We're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step as our new Head Nurse, leading a dedicated and talented team in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
* This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide, mentor, and inspire our nursing team, which includes 7 experienced RVNs, Student Veterinary Nurses, and Animal Care Assistants.
* Develop the team, maintain clinical standards, and help shape how care is delivered.
* Pursue your own areas of clinical interest with the support of the leadership team.
* Role involves leading with empathy and enthusiasm, ensuring high standards of patient care and team development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, proactive and resourceful Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong communication skills and a passion for teamwork. You'll be RCVS registered and ready to take the next step in your career, leading with empathy and enthusiasm.
About The Practice
Rhyd Broughton is a busy, fast-paced Tier 2 RCVS-accredited and Nurse Training Practice. We're proud to be a Vets Now host site, which means there's no out-of-hours work, allowing our team to enjoy a great work-life balance.
We're well equipped with ultrasound, endoscope, bronchoscope, digital x-ray, ECG and a large in-house laboratory. Our team includes a Veterinary Surgeon with a certificate in Surgery, and we hold regular clinical discussions to encourage learning and collaboration.
We are located near outdoor attractions and have good transport links to Manchester, Liverpool and Holyhead, offering a balance between countryside living and convenience.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £32,086 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, 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
* Research funding opportunities for all Vets and Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer contribution
* Discounted staff pet care
Closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th October.
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