Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join Amery Vets and take on a leadership role across our thriving 3-branch veterinary practice.
Role Overview: As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will lead and support our nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care. You will influence clinical practices, mentor junior nurses, and collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure smooth daily operations. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, including one in three Saturday mornings until 1:30 PM.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance and support.
2. Oversee patient care, ensuring best practices in all nursing aspects.
3. Assist in managing clinical and operational procedures, including stock control and protocols.
4. Perform nursing duties such as surgeries, consultations, and inpatient care.
5. Collaborate with Practice Manager, Clinical Director, and veterinary team to improve efficiency and care.
About Us
We are a well-established, 100% small animal practice near the South Downs National Park, with easy access to London, Gatwick, and Heathrow. Our varied caseload and 15-minute appointment slots allow thorough case work-ups. We are committed to excellence in management, medicine, and service, supported by advanced equipment and a dedicated team of vets, nurses, and receptionists across three surgeries on the Hampshire/Surrey border.
Our Team
At Amery Vets, we are dedicated veterinary professionals providing compassionate care for small animals, from routine to emergency treatments. We strive to treat every animal as our own and continuously improve based on client feedback.
What We Seek
A qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring. Excellent communication, ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to high standards of care are essential. Supervisory or senior nursing experience is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
We value our people and invest in their development. Benefits include:
Work-life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Birthday holiday entitlement
Wellbeing
* Family-friendly policies, private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and support for non-accidental injuries.
Development
* £550 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control, and Quality Improvement programmes.
Professional Memberships & Extras
* VDS cover, RCVS fees, Pawsome Benefits discounts, pension scheme, and staff pet care discounts.
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