Overview
About the role
Are you a registered veterinary nurse looking to take the next step in your career and feel ready for a leadership position? If the answer is yes then have you considered working with us at Vine Tree. Vine Tree is currently looking for a new Head Nurse, to help guide and grow a caring and dedicated team of veterinary nurses, in a progressive and supportive environment. The Head Nurse role is a hands on leadership position, providing you with the chance to make a real difference. You will be working to support the practice develop and providing mentorship to a team of 2 Veterinary nurses, with great opportunity to pursue your own areas of clinical interest.
The position is for 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days, with a 1:4 Saturday rota, although part time candidates will also be considered. We don't operate out of hours or on call, allowing for you to maintain your work life balance.
Responsibilities
* Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to a team of 2 registered nurses.
* Support the practice development and contribute to clinical growth and service quality.
* Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver high standards of patient care.
What we offer
If you're seeking a role where you can flourish in a supportive and forward-thinking practice, handle a diverse and rewarding workload, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance, we'd be thrilled to hear from you.
Employee value and benefits
* Work life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
* £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 Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – discount and cashback with retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
* Up to £36,000 p/a DOE
Requirements
* Registered veterinary nurse
* Interest in leadership and team mentorship (Head Nurse)
Vine Tree opened its doors in the Wye Valley in 2015 as an independent, family-run practice. Our collaboration with IVC in 2017 has seen our business and team grow exponentially. Our practice includes modern small animal facilities and a committed team environment.
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