Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

Overview

Join us as a Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse (Mat Cover) at a busy veterinary hospital near Basildon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN to step into a leadership role, supporting a large, dynamic team within a state-of-the-art hospital. With advanced facilities, varied caseloads, and a strong focus on professional development, this 12-month maternity cover role is perfect for someone looking to grow their management and clinical skills.

• Fixed-term maternity cover – 12 months
• Full-time role, 1 in 4 weekends
• Up to £34,000 per annum (D.O.E.)
• Primarily clinical, leading by example “on the floor”
• Support the Head Nurse in daily coordination of the nursing team
• Conduct team meetings and assist with return-to-work processes
• Support induction, teaching, and clinical coaching of the team (training provided)
• Update the clinical team on new protocols and process changes

• Advanced facility including CT, MRI, hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy
• High caseload including emergency, critical care, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgery
• Dedicated wards for cats, dogs, exotics, outpatients, and isolation cases
• Fully equipped dental area with dental X-ray
• Passionate about pain control and anaesthesia – working towards zero-pain practice accreditation
• Veterinary Nurse training practice with regular EMS placements
• Collaborative team environment supported by non-clinical staff

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with 3–4 years’ experience
• Previous leadership or senior nursing role desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Confident leading by example and mentoring others
• Passionate about patient care and team collaboration

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