Head Veterinary Nurse

Lead a talented veterinary nursing team, shape clinical excellence, and make a real difference every day.

Join a modern, progressive veterinary practice where you will combine hands-on nursing with inspiring leadership. This friendly vet practice is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who is ready to influence standards, develop others and help deliver exceptional care for every patient and client.

The practice is based in Feltham and is easily commutable from Hounslow, Twickenham, Staines‑upon‑Thames, Ashford (Surrey) and Sunbury‑on‑Thames.

• Salary starting from £34,000 (DOE)
• Monthly Nurse recognition scheme
• Income protection
• Health and Wellbeing schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible working options considered
• Funded professional fees, CPD support, and development opportunities

This is a full‑time role working an average of 39 hours per week over a 4‑day rota. The rota includes evening and weekend shifts, with 1 in 4 weekends worked, plus overnight Nurse Care shifts with accommodation provided where required.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of RVNs, Student Nurses and VCAs
• Deliver high‑quality clinical care across theatre, wards, consultations and nurse clinics
• Support recruitment, inductions, appraisals and team development
• Drive clinical governance, compliance, health and safety and best practice standards
• Work closely with the Head Vet and leadership team to continuously improve the practice

• A RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Previous senior or leadership experience within a veterinary practice (or a readiness to take on the role)
• Strong coaching, mentoring and people management skills
• Excellent understanding of clinical governance and veterinary compliance
• Organised, proactive and passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care

If you are an experienced RVN looking for an opportunity to lead a fantastic nursing team within a supportive, forward‑thinking practice where your ideas and leadership will make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.