Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse

Mitcham, South London | £34,000 – £42,000 DOE | Full Time | 4-Day Week

Job Highlights

• Leadership role within a modern, well-equipped small animal practice
• Salary up to £42,000 with strong benefits package
• 4-day working week with 1 in 4 weekends
• Excellent CPD, leadership training, and career progression opportunities

Working Pattern

• Full-time permanent position
• 4-day working week (9-hour shifts)
• 1 in 4 weekend rota
• Participation in duty night rota
• Average 40 hours per week

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £34,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
• CPD allowance with ongoing professional development support
• Internal leadership training programmes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee rewards and discount platform
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Staff discount on veterinary services
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to lead a well-established nursing team within a busy, purpose-built small animal practice.

This role is ideal for a confident RVN with strong clinical experience and leadership ability, looking to take the next step in their career. You will be responsible for leading, supporting and developing the nursing team, while ensuring consistently high standards of patient care and client service.

You will play a key role in driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and support a team of RVNs, student nurses and support staff
• Encourage continuous professional development across the team
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Support recruitment, training and performance management where required

Clinical & Operational Duties

• Maintain high standards of clinical nursing care across all areas
• Support the day-to-day running of the practice
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and best practice standards
• Work closely with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional patient care

Training & Development

• Support and guide student veterinary nurses and junior team members
• Drive clinical standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in leadership training and development opportunities

Practice Environment

You will be based in a modern, purpose-built veterinary practice with excellent facilities and a large, experienced clinical team. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, with a strong focus on teamwork, clinical quality, and delivering outstanding service to clients and patients.

The practice benefits from a varied caseload, advanced equipment, and a collaborative culture that encourages learning and development at all levels.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref: JOB-57887