About Us
We are an independent, feline-only veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for cats and an outstanding experience for their owners. Our small, supportive team shares a genuine passion for feline medicine, nursing excellence and client care.
Since opening our purpose-built clinic in November 2023, we've been dedicated to creating a calm, cat friendly and compassionate environment where cats receive truly individualised care and team members can thrive. We are proud to be both an ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic and Zero Pain Philosophy Accredited, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based, fear-free feline medicine.
As an independent practice, we have the freedom to do things properly. We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and believe that every member of the team should have the opportunity to develop, contribute and feel genuinely valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated RVN who wants to combine hands-on clinical nursing with leadership, mentoring and practice development.
The Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will work closely with our Directors and Practice Manager to provide both clinical and operational leadership across the practice.
This is a varied role where you'll continue to enjoy clinical nursing while also having dedicated time to lead, develop and support the nursing team, helping us maintain the highest standards of feline care.
The position is structured as 3 days of clinical nursing alongside half a day of dedicated administration and leadership time each week. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing our team, maintaining high clinical standards, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.
Working closely with the Clinical Director and Practice Manager, you will help foster a positive culture of learning, collaboration and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the nursing and support teams.
- Act as a role model for clinical excellence, professionalism and compassionate patient care.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and support performance development.
- Ensuring ISFM Cat Friendly and fear-free handling principles are upheld throughout the practice.
- Identify training needs and create development opportunities for team members.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives.
- Support the development of nurse-led clinics and consultations.
- Participating fully in the nursing rota, including consultations, anaesthesia, inpatient care and surgical nursing.
- Foster a positive, engaged and supportive team culture.
Clinical Nursing
- Deliver exceptional nursing care to feline patients.
- Participate in nurse rota including consultations, procedures, diagnostics and hospitalised patient care.
- Maintain and promote best practice standards in feline nursing.
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, health and safety requirements, and professional standards.
- Champion the practice's cat-friendly approach and commitment to low-stress handling.
Practice Growth & Operational Support
- Work with the Clinical Director and Practice Manager to support strategic practice growth.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives to enhance patient care, client experience and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and improve nursing workflows and clinical processes.
- Support the delivery of a premium client experience that reflects the values of the practice.
- Assist with stock management, equipment maintenance and resource planning where required.
- Manage Nurse and Cat and Client Care Assistant rota
About You
We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about feline nursing and combines strong clinical skills with leadership potential and a passion for supporting others.
This role would suit an individual with existing line management and leadership experience who is looking to further develop their leadership capabilities within a supportive, independent practice.
It offers an excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility, influence team development, and contribute to the strategic growth of the practice while being supported by the Clinical Director and Practice Manager.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
- Previous line management and leadership experience within a veterinary setting.
- Strong clinical nursing skills across anaesthesia, hospital care and consultations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for developing and mentoring colleagues.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
- The confidence to make decisions, provide constructive feedback and support colleagues through challenges.
- A genuine desire to create an outstanding experience for both patients and clients.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in a feline-focused or cat-friendly practice.
- Interest in leadership or business development.
- Additional feline nursing qualifications or certifications.
What We Offer
- No weekends, out of hours or on call responsibilities
- The opportunity to work in a respected, independent feline-only practice.
- A supportive leadership team committed to professional development.
- Dedicated administration time to focus on leadership responsibilities.
- A collaborative, close-knit team environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on both team development and practice growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Hours and Salary are negotiable for the right person, so if you are an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about feline care, team development and helping an independent practice flourish, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Veterinary Nurse Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
