Head Vet Nurse

Head Veterinary Nurse

Location: Barnsley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 40 hours per week
Salary: per annum (DOE)
Positions available: 1

A well-established small animal practice in Barnsley is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Head Nurse to lead its nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident veterinary nurse who enjoys leadership teamwork and maintaining high clinical and customer care standards.

The Head Nurse will play a central role in supporting guiding and developing the nursing team ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

The practice is seeking a candidate with solid clinical experience who is:

• Confident and self-motivated
• Approachable engaging and supportive
• Passionate about mentoring and developing RVNs student nurses and VCAs
• Comfortable leading by example and supporting team performance

The role includes both clinical and leadership responsibilities with a strong focus on team development organisation and maintaining excellent standards of patient care.

Working pattern:

• 4 days per week
• 9-hour shifts
• 1 in 4 weekends
• Duty nights on a rotational basis

The practice offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Reward and recognition scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee benefits and discount platform
• Health and wellbeing support programme
• Staff discounts on veterinary services
• CPD allowance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to internal leadership and management training

The successful candidate will work in a modern purpose-built veterinary practice with excellent facilities including a dedicated exotic ward and a fully equipped dental suite. The team is experienced welcoming and committed to delivering high-quality care across a wide range of cases.

There is a strong culture of learning and professional growth with many team members working towards additional qualifications and clinical certificates.

This role is ideal for a veterinary nurse looking to step into or continue in a leadership position within a supportive forward-thinking practice. It offers long-term stability opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact on both team culture and clinical standards. Send your CV to

Key

Skills:

Veterinary Experience, Animal Care, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Experience, Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Experience Administering Injections, Library Services, Ventilator, Medical Imaging, Catheterization, Medication Administration