Overview
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal role at Vine Tree (IVC Evidensia UK). This is a leadership position for a registered veterinary nurse looking to advance into a senior role within a supportive, forward-thinking practice.
Responsibilities
* Lead a small team of veterinary nurses, providing mentorship and clinical guidance.
* Support practice development and contribute to a positive, caring team environment.
* Maintain hands-on clinical involvement while managing leadership duties across a 40-hour week (4 or 5 days) with a 1:4 Saturday rota; part-time candidates considered.
What we offer
* Competitive base salary (up to £36,000 p/a depending on experience)
* Work-life balance with no out-of-hours or on-call requirements
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, with holiday allowance increasing with length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Benefits and development
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
* Non-accidental injury support
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon and potential research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
Memberships and additional benefits
* VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
* Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Requirements
* Registered Veterinary Nurse with current registration
* Interest in leadership and developing a team in a small animal practice
* Flexibility to work 40 hours per week across 4–5 days (no out-of-hours/on-call)
Location: Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom
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