Head Registered Veterinary Nurse, West London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team within a brand-new, purpose-built small animal practice in Feltham. This permanent full-time position offers a rare opportunity to help establish a new practice from day one, shaping clinical standards, developing the nursing team and creating a positive culture while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

Key Highlights

• Salary from £34,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week with 9-hour shifts.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Nurse care nights on rotation with accommodation provided when required.
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursing team.
• Modern, purpose-built veterinary practice opening from new.

The Practice

This exciting new small animal practice forms part of one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and has been purpose-built to provide exceptional first opinion veterinary care within a modern, spacious and welcoming environment.

As one of the founding members of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how the nursing department operates from the outset, helping to establish clinical protocols, working practices and a collaborative team culture where every colleague is encouraged to develop and reach their full potential.

Designed with both patients and colleagues in mind, the practice offers a calm, well-equipped clinical environment supported by the latest veterinary technology.

Facilities include:

• Modern operating theatres.
• Digital radiography.
• Dental facilities.
• In-house laboratory.
• Ultrasound equipment.
• Dedicated nurse consultation rooms.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern preparation and treatment areas.

This is a genuine opportunity to help build a thriving veterinary practice while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team within a growing independent veterinary group.

The Location

Located in Feltham, Greater London, the practice enjoys excellent road, rail and public transport links, providing easy access from surrounding areas including Hounslow, Twickenham, Richmond, Staines and Heathrow. The area offers excellent local amenities together with convenient access into Central London.

The Role

This permanent Head Registered Veterinary Nurse position combines hands-on clinical nursing with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to play a key role in developing both the nursing team and the overall success of the practice.

Working an average of 39 hours per week across four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and nurse care nights on rotation, you’ll support the delivery of outstanding patient care while leading the nursing function across the practice.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting and developing the nursing team.
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Overseeing nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Managing inpatient care and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Supporting Schedule 3 procedures and maximising nursing utilisation.
• Mentoring Student Veterinary Nurses and providing clinical coaching.
• Supporting clinical governance and continuous improvement.
• Helping establish clinical protocols and ways of working within the new practice.
• Creating a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced RVN looking to progress into a leadership role where they can genuinely influence the future direction of a growing practice.

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous experience within a busy small animal practice.
• Leadership or senior nursing experience would be advantageous.
• Confident across all aspects of first opinion nursing.
• Passionate about developing colleagues and supporting clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care.

What’s On Offer

• Salary from £34,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Nurse care nights with accommodation provided when required.
• Monthly Nurse Recognition Scheme.
• CPD allowance with certificate support.
• Funded RCVS and professional memberships.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Wellbeing support programme.
• Opportunity to play a key role in launching and developing a brand-new veterinary practice.
• Excellent career progression within one of the UK’s largest independent veterinary groups.

If you would like further information about this Head Registered Veterinary Nurse role in Feltham, Greater London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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