Description
Head Veterinary Nurse – Chorley
- Modern 24 hour practice, with a forward thinking approach to clinical care, allowing optimal support to complete your duties.
- Benefit from an excellent reputation and forward-thinking culture so your always well supported in your role.
- Flexible working and industry leading salary to offer you the perfect opportunity to grow professional and be happy within your role
- Fantastic salary and benefits package
Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to lead a dedicated clinical team? We are seeking a dynamic Head Veterinary Nurse to take the next step in their career and join this welcoming and progressive practice.
Located in the heart of Lancashire, this is a busy, well-established small animal practice with a loyal client base. Equipped with modern facilities, it offers a fantastic environment for a Head Nurse looking to lead a passionate, close-knit team.
Be part of a practice that values progression, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
About the Role:
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the practice, working closely with veterinary surgeons and practice leadership team to deliver exceptional patient care. You will lead and inspire a team of nurses and support staff, ensuring high clinical standards are maintained and promoting best practice in all areas of nursing.
The team consists of 8 Vets, 10 nurses along with 4 CCA’s and 1 VCA.
The position is full-time working 40hrs a week and only 1 in 6 weeks weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, support, and develop the nursing team
- Organise rotas and maintain clinical governance
- Ensure the smooth daily running of the practice
- Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
- Deliver outstanding patient and client care
- Take part in nurse led clinics and schedule 3 activities
- Train student nurses and support their progression
About You:
- RVN qualification with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
- Proven leadership qualities or prior experience in a senior nurse role
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Passionate about animal care and personal development
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary circa £35,000 plus a fantastic benefits package
- CPD allowance with professional development supported and encouraged including certificates
- Private GP Service
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
- Access to training and leadership courses
- Pension scheme, paid holiday, and employee discounts
- Plus much more
How to Apply
For further information or to apply for the position, contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email your CV to l.vasey@purovets.com.
For a full list of vacancies, visit www.purovets.com.
Referral Bonus: A £250 referral bonus is available for successfully recommended candidates. Terms and conditions apply
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