Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Portsmouth

Salary: £29,000 – £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a modern, well-equipped veterinary practice in Portsmouth as a Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse. This role is ideal for a confident RVN looking to step into a leadership position while remaining hands-on in a busy, progressive clinical environment.

• Full-time position
• 4-day working week
• 1 in 4 weekends

• Competitive salary £29,000 – £35,000 DOE
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent CPD allowance and leadership development support
• Income protection
• Enhanced family policies
• Retail and employee discounts
• Long service recognition
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Overseas charity work opportunities
• Plus much more

You’ll be working in an exceptionally well-equipped small animal clinic, offering real clinical variety, professional development, and the chance to shape high clinical standards alongside a supportive leadership team.

Facilities include:

• Two fully equipped operating theatres
• Dedicated dental suite with digital and handheld dental X-ray
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• Multiparameter monitoring equipment
• Separate dog, cat, and small animal wards
• Walk-in kennels and isolation unit
• In-house laboratory
• Growing exotic and small mammal caseload

Working closely with the Head Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day clinical and operational running of the practice. This is a hands-on leadership role combining clinical nursing, mentoring, and governance responsibilities.

• Supporting and mentoring the nursing team
• Maintaining and driving high clinical standards
• Assisting with rota management and workflow efficiency
• Contributing to clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Supporting inpatient, surgical, and emergency care
• Acting as a positive role model within the team

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Luke on or email .

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Reference: JOB-56821