Veterinary Nurse Team Leader (Full-time or Job Share)
Parker and Crowther – Small Animal – Permanent – Full or part time
Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role? We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to guide our nursing team, drive clinical excellence, and help deliver outstanding patient care.
Parker and Crowther Vets have been providing first‑opinion veterinary care to pet owners along the Sefton coast for over 30 years. Our highly trained and dedicated team of Vets, Veterinary Nurses, and Veterinary Receptionists are committed to delivering a personal, compassionate, and empathetic service to every client and patient.
We are proud to work with a number of local charities, with many of our nurses and vets volunteering their own time both in the UK and overseas.
Join our welcoming team and enjoy the benefits of coastal living, with excellent transport links to nearby cities.
The Role
Based at our Daleside branch– Birkdale, Southport.
This is a full-time position (38 hours per week, including lunch breaks), with flexibility for job share arrangements for the right candidates.
* Working Pattern:
o 38 hours per week
o 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am – 1:00pm) on a rota basis
Salary – £32,000 – £37,000 pro rata dependent on experience and qualification.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead by example, demonstrating clinical excellence, professionalism, and continuous development
* Uphold the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
* Maintain compliance with RCVS CPD requirements and actively engage in leadership development programmes (including Senior VN Thrive and leadership training pathways)
* Champion and adhere to practice protocols (clinical and non‑clinical), ensuring the team follows best practice at all times
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, infection control, and relevant legislation
* Effectively prioritise workload and delegate tasks, balancing clinical and managerial responsibilities
* Promote a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement
* Communicate confidently with colleagues, leadership, and the wider VetPartners network
* Contribute to broader initiatives that support team development, community engagement, and best practice sharing
What We’re Looking For
* Confident and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse who has strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and support a team
* Maintains a high standard of clinical care and professionalism
* Organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities
* Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork
* Committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
* Understanding of compliance, safety, and quality standards
Benefits
* 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
* £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
* Health Cash Plan – wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments (dentistry to sports massage)
* 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
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply
Please respond with a cover letter detailing what you could bring to this role and your vision for the practice going forward. We will be holding first stage interviews on Thursday 25th June.
Please apply directly – no agency submissions.
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