Overview
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. Rhyd Broughton Vets in Wrexham is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step as Head Nurse, leading a dedicated and talented team in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Role details: 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. You’ll help develop the team, maintain clinical standards, and shape how we deliver care. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue your own areas of clinical interest with the full support of the leadership team.
Responsibilities include leading the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care, and contributing to clinical development and delivery.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking 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 are a Vets Now host site, which means there’s no out-of-hours work, promoting a good work-life balance. The practice is 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.
Location advantages include proximity to outdoor activities and easy access to Chester, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, and Liverpool One, with transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and Holyhead.
Role Details
* Up to 36 hours per week across 4 days
* 1 in 5 weekend mornings (8:30am–12:30pm)
* Time off in lieu for weekend work
* No out-of-hours or on-call – we are a Vets Now host practice
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.
Benefits and Development
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 – online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for all Vets and Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* 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.
Location
Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom
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