Head Veterinary Nurse – Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary from £33,000 to £40,000 DOE | Leadership role | Modern, well-equipped practice

An excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a Head Nurse role within a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Barnsley. This position is ideal for an RVN who enjoys leading and developing teams while remaining clinically hands-on, and who is passionate about delivering consistently high standards of patient care and client service.

The Role

This is a senior nursing leadership position with responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day clinical and operational running of the nursing team.

You will play a key role in maintaining clinical standards, supporting team development and ensuring the practice runs efficiently while fostering a positive and supportive working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting RVNs, student nurses and VCAs

• Driving high standards of clinical care, governance and compliance

• Supporting rota planning, workflow and diary efficiency

• Remaining hands-on clinically across consultations, inpatient care and surgery

• Supporting training, CPD and professional development within the team

• Acting as a key point of contact for nursing standards and best practice

• Working closely with the wider leadership team to support continuous improvement

Working Pattern

• Full-time role

• Typically a 4-day working week

• 9-hour shifts

• 1 in 4 weekend rota

• Duty nights on rotation

Clinical Environment

The practice is purpose-built, modern and well equipped, offering a varied and interesting caseload with strong clinical support.

Facilities include:

• Modern operating theatres

• Dental suite including dental imaging

• Digital radiography

• Ultrasound equipment

• Dedicated wards and inpatient facilities

• Well-equipped laboratory

• A supportive, multi-disciplinary clinical team

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Have solid clinical experience within small animal practice

• Be confident, motivated and approachable in a leadership role

• Enjoy coaching, mentoring and developing others

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

• Be committed to maintaining high clinical and client care standards

• Be keen to continue developing professionally and as a leader

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £33,000 to £40,000 DOE

• Rewards and recognition scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Income protection

• Electric car scheme

• Retail, lifestyle and wellbeing discounts

• Health and wellbeing support programme

• CPD allowance

• Internal leadership and management training

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Location

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire

• Well connected with strong transport links

• Close to countryside while remaining accessible to major towns and cities

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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