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Lead Veterinary Nurse North Yorkshire

Lead Veterinary Nurse North Yorkshire

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  • Permanent
  • York, UK
  • 15 - 16.35

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Are you an experienced RVN looking to step into leadership, or an established lead nurse seeking a supportive team and excellent work-life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, RCVS-accredited first opinion practice in York as a Lead Nurse, guiding the surgical team and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Details

  • Location: North Yorkshire (York area)

  • Role: Lead Veterinary Nurse – Part-time

  • Salary: £16.35 per hour

  • Hours: 20 hours per week (Thursdays & Fridays, 08:00–19:00)

The Role

  • Lead and manage the nursing team in the surgical environment

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations in theatre and prep

  • Uphold excellent standards of patient and client care

  • Support and mentor VCAs, Student Nurses and RVNs within the team

  • Leadership experience preferred, but a positive and collaborative attitude is essential

About the Practice

  • Long-established, RCVS-accredited practice with multiple branches in the York area

  • Dedicated to providing high standards of care and keeping up to date with advances in veterinary medicine

  • Supportive, friendly and professional team environment

  • Strong commitment to quality care for patients and their owners

Location
Based in York, you'll enjoy the mix of history, culture and modern living this city has to offer. With the Yorkshire Dales and Moors nearby, plus excellent rail links to Leeds, Manchester and London, York is the perfect balance of work-life convenience and lifestyle opportunity.

Salary & Benefits (pro rata)

  • £16.35 per hour

  • 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

  • £600 CPD allowance per annum (with support for further qualifications)

  • RCVS membership plus one additional subscription paid

  • VDS cover

  • Health Shield wellbeing plan

  • Enhanced parental pay

  • Staff discounts on veterinary care

  • My Perks discount scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Company sick pay

  • Annual pay reviews

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Strong focus on employee wellbeing

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

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Job Overview
Category
Deputy Head Nurse | Senior Veterinary Nurse (RVN) | Veterinary Nurse
Offered Salary
15 - 16.35
Job Location
York, GB
Job Type
Permanent
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