Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse – East London

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse - East London

• Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse in East London at a RCVS accredited small animal hospital
• Cutting-edge technology including a new CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-ray facilities, and more
• Amazing salary up to £40,000
• Generous benefits package including relocation assistance if required

Our client is seeking a Deputy Head RVN to join their team at a well-respected small animal hospital in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to take their career to the next level. With over 70 years of history, our client has grown into a successful 46-branch group, including three small animal hospitals, and this role will be based at their largest 24-hour facility.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated RVN with a passion for the ECC environment, looking to step into a leadership role. The hospital is situated on the edge of Essex, offering easy access to London via direct transport links. The surrounding area boasts a vibrant café and restaurant scene, providing plenty of options for downtime and relaxation.

This RCVS-accredited hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a new CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-ray facilities, and more. They have also achieved Silver Status from the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, highlighting their dedication to feline care. The team is comprised of highly skilled professionals, with many veterinary surgeons trained to handle complex cases and specialties like internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics, and soft tissue surgery.

You will be joining a supportive and dynamic team of around 24 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs, and a large front-of-house staff, all committed to delivering exceptional client and patient care. In this role, you will help foster team engagement, ensure the highest standards of patient care, and have the chance to further develop your leadership skills.

This position is perfect for an experienced hospital RVN ready to step into a leadership role or a head nurse from a busy branch eager to expand their skills in a fast-paced hospital setting. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:
• Full Time role - 4 day week (10 hour shifts), rota'd to either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday
• Lieu days will be rotated and shared, meaning there will be a 4-day weekend every other week
• 1:6 weekend rota with TOIL

Benefits:
• Fantastic salary between £35,000 and £40,000 DOE
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• 2 days paid CPD leave every year
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Generous colleague introduction reward
• RCVS and BVNA fees covered
• The opportunity to join a private medical insurance scheme at a reduced rate, as well as a medical cashback plan involving refunds on many routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees, and more
• Generous colleague discounts

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [email protected]

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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 no: J87159/LS