Deputy Head Nurse – Portsmouth Work in a state-of-the-art facility featuring two operating theatres, dental and digital X-ray suites, multiparameter monitors, and a growing exotic caseload. Enjoy genuine flexibility with working patterns that support your lifestyle, while playing a key part in driving clinical standards and team development. Thrive in a vibrant coastal city, with Portsmouth’s mix of historic charm, seaside living, and excellent professional opportunities right at your doorstep. Step into a dynamic leadership role as Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse, earning a competitive salary from £29,000 – £35,000 DOE per annum with a generous benefits package. Purovets is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse to join a forward thinking, well equipped practice in Portsmouth. With extensive modern facilities including two operating theatres, a dental suite with handheld dental X-ray, digital imaging, multiparameter monitoring, separate species-specific wards, an isolation unit, and a growing exotics caseload, this practice offers a vibrant and varied environment where no two days are the same. Working closely with the Head Nurse, this pivotal role will see you help drive efficiency, governance, and continuous clinical improvement across the practice. Whether it's supporting complex procedures, mentoring colleagues, or helping manage the day-to-day flow of the clinic, your role will be integral to delivering the exceptional patient and client care the practice is renowned for. You'll be joining a team that values teamwork, open communication, and clinical excellence—and is proud to offer flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be a confident, proactive RVN with strong leadership potential, who thrives in a supportive, dynamic setting. You’ll be a natural collaborator who enjoys getting stuck in, helping colleagues develop, and ensuring every patient receives gold standard care. The practice strongly believes in continuous professional development and offers outstanding learning opportunities for ambitious nurses looking to grow into senior roles. Located on the beautiful south coast, Portsmouth blends coastal living with city convenience. From historic dockyards and vibrant cafes to stunning waterfront walks and great transport links, this buzzing city offers an incredible lifestyle for professionals looking to settle in a friendly and diverse community. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career in a practice that values your voice, invests in your future, and supports your passion—this is your opportunity! The Rota Full time position 1:4 weekends Benefits Generous holiday allowance Salary from £29,000 - £35,000 per annum Generous CPD allowance Profit share bonus scheme Enhanced family policies Employee discounts Retail discounts Overseas charity work Plus much more! For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on or email To view all our vacancies, please visit And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply Ref : JOB-54173