Head Veterinary Nurse | Oxford, Oxfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established small animal practice in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Offering a salary of £32,500–£36,000 DOE, this permanent full-time position provides the opportunity to lead and inspire an experienced nursing team while continuing to deliver exceptional clinical care. Combining hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head RVN or an ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Key Highlights

• Salary of £32,500–£36,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Head Veterinary Nurse position.
• Clinical leadership role.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop the nursing team.
• Nurse consultations and Schedule 3 duties.
• Modern first opinion small animal practice.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established small animal practice is committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care while fostering a positive, collaborative working environment. The practice benefits from an experienced multidisciplinary team that works closely together to provide high clinical standards across consultations, surgery and inpatient care.

As part of the wider Medivet network, the practice offers access to advanced referral services, Clinical Communities, internal CPD programmes and 24-hour hospitals, providing excellent support for both day-to-day clinical work and ongoing professional development.

The practice actively encourages career progression and leadership development, making this an ideal opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to build upon existing leadership experience or take the next step into a Head Nurse position.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation rooms.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated treatment and preparation areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated inpatient wards.
• Access to advanced referral facilities and 24-hour hospitals through the wider Medivet network.

The Location

Located in the historic city of Oxford, the practice enjoys an excellent setting within one of the UK's most desirable locations. Renowned for its world-famous university, beautiful architecture, vibrant café culture and extensive green spaces, Oxford offers an outstanding quality of life. Excellent transport links to London, Birmingham and the wider South East make it an attractive location for commuters and those seeking a balance between city amenities and surrounding countryside.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Head Veterinary Nurse position combining hands-on clinical nursing with leadership responsibilities.

You'll lead the nursing team by providing clinical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support while ensuring the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance and operational excellence are consistently maintained throughout the practice.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll continue to undertake a varied clinical role including nurse consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, inpatient care, surgical support, anaesthesia, patient monitoring and client communication. You'll work closely with the Veterinary Surgeons and wider practice team to promote excellent teamwork, efficient workflows and a positive working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing others while remaining actively involved in clinical nursing.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You'll have excellent communication and organisational skills together with the confidence to lead, motivate and develop a nursing team. Applications are welcomed from experienced Head Veterinary Nurses as well as ambitious RVNs who are ready to step into their first leadership position and are keen to continue developing both their clinical and management skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £32,500–£36,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Leadership and career progression opportunities.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid.
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Head Veterinary Nurse role in the Oxford area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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