Veterinary Nurse Team Leader | Aston, West Midlands

A rewarding full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader role within a purpose-led charity hospital, combining hands-on clinical nursing with leadership responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pets, owners and colleagues every day.

Full Time | £31,282 – £34,546 DOE | 37.5 Hours | Temporary | Charity Sector

Key Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

• Location: Aston, West Midlands

• Salary: £31,282 – £34,546 per annum (DOE)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Contract: Full Time, Temporary

The Organisation

This role sits within a long-established veterinary charity dedicated to supporting pets and people during times of financial hardship. The organisation is values-led and community focused, delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary care with compassion, teamwork and strong clinical governance.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step into a leadership position while remaining clinically hands-on. You'll support the Head Nurse by leading part of the nursing team, helping to deliver efficient, professional and caring services across the hospital.

The role combines clinical nursing with leadership responsibilities, typically around 80% clinical and 20% management time. You'll help coordinate daily workflow, support and mentor RVNs and VCAs, maintain high clinical and hygiene standards, and promote preventative care and Pet Wellbeing services. You'll also deputise for the Head Nurse when required and play a key role in supporting team performance and development.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Experience working in a busy practice or hospital environment

• Confident supporting, mentoring or supervising colleagues

• Strong clinical standards and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Supportive, approachable leadership style

• Team-focused and collaborative mindset

• Passion for community-focused, charity-led veterinary care

The Hospital

You'll be based in a modern, well-equipped charity hospital in Aston, known for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. The clinical team has a wide range of interests, providing strong peer support and development opportunities.

Facilities include separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Rewards & Benefits

• CPD allowance: 3 days and £500 per year

• Full payment of RCVS fees

• Extensive internal CPD and discounted access to major veterinary conferences

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options

• Three additional paid days annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day

• Enhanced pension contributions (5%–10%)

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• Discounted pet insurance and access to staff veterinary services

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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