At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Mulberry Vets on a full-time basis.
Located on the Essex/Suffolk border, our well-established, single-site practice has proudly cared for the local community for over 23 years. With a fully equipped clinic and a friendly, close-knit team, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone is supported to thrive. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be encouraged to develop your interests through CPD, lead a skilled nursing team, and work alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We empower our nurses to work to the full extent of their qualifications, offering genuine opportunities for growth, responsibility, and career development.
Practice Highlights
- Friendly and well-established team with expertise in many areas of nursing
- Continuous professional development and interests encouraged
- ISFM accredited cat-friendly clinic, working towards a dog stress-free clinic status
- Open and inviting practice with lovely client base
As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.
You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.
Working Pattern
- 4x10-hour shifts between 8:30 am - 6:30 pm with a set day off per week
- 1:4 Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm paid as overtime
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership of the nursing team including supporting student nurses
- Taking charge of practice standards, protocol writing and acting as RPS
- Taking part in the clinical rota with dedicated consults and ops days
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
- Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement
- Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice
- Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
- Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Up to £34,500 DOE
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