Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse - Shrewsbury
Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy 24-hour facility in Shrewsbury. Our client is a well-established practice committed to providing exceptional care, offering a unique opportunity to combine clinical work with leadership responsibilities.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the practice's client base and developing the clinical team. You will support both veterinary surgeons and nurses to deliver the highest standard of affordable veterinary care. This practice is a 24-hour facility with dedicated staff managing both incoming cases and inpatients. It boasts two theatre suites (one for advanced surgeries), a dental suite, and separate wards for dogs and cats, highlighting a commitment to feline-friendly care. The practice includes five consulting rooms to accommodate a diverse caseload, including soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. You will work alongside an advanced clinical team, which includes surgical certificate holders.
The practice operates on a unique non-profit model, focusing on delivering its mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain the business long-term. Their vision is clear: no pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option. They firmly believe that pet ownership should be accessible to all, offering free consultations and transparent pricing to break down barriers to treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of nursing.
- Actively encourage staff development, mentoring, and best practice.
- Conduct 1-2-1 meetings with staff members.
- Be a clinical coach or be keen to become one with support.
- Have experience in rota management or be keen to develop this skillset.
- Oversee clinic compliance such as Health and Safety and RCVS Practice Standards scheme criteria.
- Oversee stock management within the clinic.
- Carry out regular staff meetings.
- Demonstrate good commercial awareness with a tenacity to grow caseload, allowing more pets to access great, but affordable healthcare.
What's on Offer
- 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
- CPD funded
- 52 weeks sickness benefit and free Employee Assistance Programme (after qualifying period)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Contributory pension scheme
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Access to counselling support including mental health, financial, and life counselling (after 12 months of service)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Store discounts with Perkbox
- Staff discount
- E-Car Scheme
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
Job Reference RVN132
Pay: Up to £35,875.00 per year
Work Location: In person
