×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Lead Veterinary Nurse: Team Leader CPD Perks

Job in Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Vet Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Veterinary Nurse: Team Leader with CPD Perks

Our independent, first opinion practice sees an extensive range of medical, soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. We have excellent, modern facilities and host external specialists who see referral patients in our clinics.

Head Nurse

The successful candidate will have:

  • Significant clinical experience as an RVN with evidence of leading within a nursing team.
  • Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing practices and procedures.
  • Able to adapt quickly to new nursing skills and technologies.

You will oversee all aspects of nursing in clinic to maintain high standards in a capable, confident nursing team and demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills in a veterinary setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading and managing the nursing team to maintain high standards of patient and client care.
  • Supporting management in practice improvements; ensuring compliance with current legislation and regulations.
  • Delivering efficient day-to-day running of the clinic.
  • Overseeing stock, ordering and equipment maintenance on site.
Registered Veterinary Nurse

This role would suit an experienced RVN or a more recently qualified RVN who is keen to progress.

You will:

  • Contribute to all aspects of nursing at the clinic.
  • Be a good communicator; motivated, and efficient.
  • Able to deliver a high standard of customer and patient care.
  • Work well independently and collaboratively.

Both roles are 40 hours per week over 5 days. Your rota will usually include one evening per week, rotational Friday evenings and one in five Saturdays for which you get time off in lieu.

We offer
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Supportive, friendly team with opportunities for development.
  • RCVS and VDS fees.
  • Generous CPD allowance and paid CPD leave.
To apply

Please forward your CV to  For further information, contact Katrina by email or phone on .

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary