PermanentGeneral Practice

    Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Enfield Ref:SV0807

    UK
    Competitive
    UK

    About This Role

    Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Enfield

    Salary up to £40,000 pro rata | Full or Part-Time | No OOH

    Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in your career?

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, progressive small animal practice in North London, where you can combine hands-on nursing with clinical leadership and play a key role in developing the wider nursing team.

    Whether you’re an established Head Nurse or an experienced RVN looking to move into leadership, you’ll be supported to develop your skills, make a genuine difference and help shape the future of the practice.

    About the practice

    Having grown significantly over the past two years, the practice has built a supportive team with a strong focus on clinical excellence, professional development and creating a positive working environment.

    The purpose-built surgery offers excellent facilities, including:

    • Full in-house laboratory

    • Ultrasound

    • Digital X-ray

    • Dedicated dental X-ray

    • Modern clinical facilities supporting a varied caseload

    The role

    This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll help maintain high clinical standards, support colleagues and develop the nursing services offered by the practice.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Clinical coaching and supporting student veterinary nurses

    • Running nurse-led clinics, including weight management, diabetes and behavioural clinics

    • Performing Schedule 3 procedures, including dental scale and polish

    • Carrying out routine procedures, including second vaccinations and post-operative checks

    • Supporting the clinical development of the wider nursing team

    • Identifying opportunities to improve and expand nursing services

    • Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice

    Previous Clinical Coach experience would be advantageous, but support is available for an experienced RVN looking to develop in this area.

    Hours and work-life balance

    • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    • Part-time applications welcomed

    • One in three Saturdays, with time off in lieu

    • No out-of-hours work

    The practice recognises the importance of flexibility and is keen to find the right arrangement for the successful candidate.

    Salary and benefits

    • Salary up to £40,000 pro rata, depending on experience

    • CPD allowance and two days of paid CPD leave

    • CPD fully supported and encouraged

    • Birthday off

    • Mental Health First Aiders

    • Exclusive colleague discounts

    • High Street Shopping Discount Scheme

    • 3% company pension contribution

    • Convenient North London location, close to the A406 and local Tube stations

    • Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership and clinical skills

    Who are we looking for?

    We’re looking for a confident, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others.

    You’ll enjoy leading by example, helping colleagues develop their skills and maintaining high standards of patient care. Most importantly, you’ll want to make a positive contribution to a growing practice where your ideas and experience can make a real difference.

    Interested in taking the next step?

    If you’re ready to develop your leadership skills, support a fantastic nursing team and help shape the future of a growing practice, we’d love to hear from you.

    Get in touch with Synergy Vets for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

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    Job Summary

    ReferenceSV0807
    Job TypePermanent
    SalaryCompetitive
    SpecialityGeneral Practice
    RegionUK