We're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys leading from the front, keeping a busy clinical environment running smoothly and supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding patient care.
Whether you're already working as a Deputy Head Nurse or have experience coordinating a busy clinical floor or nursing team within a referral or emergency and critical care environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour shifts), with participation in the weekend and night rota. Working alongside our Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll help coordinate the day-to-day running of the nursing team, ensuring the practice runs smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Whether you're already working as a Deputy Head Nurse or currently coordinating a busy clinical floor, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a supportive and experienced team. If you're new to formal people management, we'll invest in your development through mentoring and CPD, helping you build the confidence and skills to succeed.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside the Head Veterinary Nurse to coordinate the day-to-day running of the nursing team and clinical floor.
- Lead by example, supporting colleagues and maintaining high clinical and professional standards.
- Deliver exceptional patient care, including anaesthesia, surgical nursing, inpatient care and nurse consultations.
- Help organise workflow, prioritise workload and ensure the smooth running of a busy hospital environment.
- Support the development of the nursing team through coaching, mentoring and sharing your knowledge.
- Deputise for the Head Veterinary Nurse when required and contribute to the ongoing development of nursing protocols and standards.
What We're Looking For
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with strong clinical experience in a busy practice environment.
- Experience within a referral or emergency and critical care setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and coordinate a busy clinical floor.
- A positive, approachable leader who enjoys supporting and developing colleagues.
- Confident making decisions, solving problems and maintaining high clinical standards under pressure.
- Previous leadership or management experience is welcomed but not essential. We're equally interested in experienced RVNs with the ambition and aptitude to develop into the role.
Why Join Oathall Vets?
As an independent, family-owned practice, we're proud of the supportive culture we've built and the high standards of care we provide. Our nurses are central to everything we do, and this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both patient care and the development of our nursing team.
You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a busy and rewarding clinical environment, with the support, mentoring and CPD to develop your leadership skills and progress your career.
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Generous CPD allowance and support for further development.
- RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Staff discount on veterinary services and products.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- A supportive, experienced team within an independent practice.
- Opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills.
- Regular team events and social activities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
