Head Registered Veterinary Nurse | Hertford, Hertfordshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN or aspiring Head Nurse to step into a leadership role within a small, friendly, and well-equipped practice, working alongside a highly supportive and clinically experienced Practice Owner. This role offers genuine career progression, flexibility around hours, and the chance to make a real impact on patient care and team development.

Full or Part Time | £32,000–£36,000 DOE | No OOH | 1 in 3 Saturdays

Key Details:

• Role: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Hours: Full or part time considered

• Shifts: 8:45am–5:15pm or 10:45am–7:15pm (30 min unpaid lunch)

• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays (9:00am–1:00pm) with extra pay or TOIL

• Salary: £32,000–£36,000 DOE

• Welcome Bonus: £500 (paid after successful probation)

• Contract: Permanent

• OOH: None

The Area:

Hertford is a historic and attractive market town offering a great quality of life, with riverside walks, green spaces, independent shops, and excellent transport links into London and the surrounding areas. It's an ideal location for nurses seeking balance between professional development and lifestyle.

The Role:

This is a hands-on Head RVN position where you will lead the day-to-day running of the nursing and VCA team while remaining actively involved in clinical work. You'll act as a role model within the practice, supporting high standards of patient care, optimising workflow, and helping to develop the skills and confidence of the wider team.

You will be closely involved in coaching, mentoring, appraisals, and clinical auditing, as well as supporting nurse clinics, theatre, and inpatient care. There is also an opportunity to develop your understanding of the practice as a business and contribute to its continued growth and success.

You will be fully supported by a Practice Owner who is an experienced Veterinary Surgeon and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Oncology, providing a strong clinical foundation and leadership support.

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

• Experience in a senior or leadership nursing role, or an RVN ready to step up

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Confident leading, motivating, and supporting a clinical team

• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient and client care

• Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others

The Practice & Team:

• Small, close-knit team with a supportive culture

• Purpose-built practice with separate cat and dog wards and isolation

• Modern facilities including ultrasound, digital X-ray, in-house lab, capnography and sterile theatre

• Varied caseload with visiting specialists (cardiology, orthopaedics, advanced imaging)

• High percentage of insured pets and longer consult times for complex cases

Benefits:

• Salary £32,000–£35,000 DOE

• £500 welcome bonus

• No out-of-hours work

• Funded and encouraged CPD

• Paid RCVS and VDS fees

• Pension scheme

• Contribution towards private healthcare

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

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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