Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse, Ashford, Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to join a thriving practice in Ashford, Kent. The practice are looking for a confident and capable individual with a strong background in small animal nursing and a genuine interest in exotics. While experience with exotics is highly desirable, a keen enthusiasm to develop in this area will also be warmly welcomed and fully supported.

This role is ideal for a proactive and organised individual who takes pride in delivering the highest standards of patient and client care. You will be a natural leader with excellent communication and teamwork skills, ready to inspire and guide a clinical team with confidence and professionalism.

As Head Veterinary Nurse, your key responsibilities will include providing clinical leadership to the nursing team, supporting with surgeries and procedures, overseeing pre- and post-operative care, managing patient admissions and discharges, monitoring inpatients, promoting nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 procedures, and ensuring the accurate dispensing and checking of medication. You will also play a pivotal role in fostering a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and consultations, using your coaching and mentoring skills to support team development.

Skills required:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience in small animal practice
• Experience with exotics or a strong interest in developing this area
• Confident in leading and inspiring a clinical team
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Skilled in nurse consultations and promoting clinical services
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative approach to team development

Package:

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Health cash plan from day one, covering dental, physio, and optical services
• 24/7 private GP access
• Life Assurance at 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling support, available by phone or in person
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional paid 'Day for You' to take whenever you choose
• Clinical CPD allowance of £750 plus 2 days' paid leave
• Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work scheme

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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