Head Veterinary Nurse

Head Veterinary Nurse – Full Time Vets Now Bridgewater – Devon

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new out-of-hours veterinary clinic based in Bridgewater, Devon. Working out of our host practice, Blake Vets, an RCVS accredited practice, you’ll be joining a highly experienced team of Vets and Nurses as they provide a vital out of hours service to the local community.

Are you excited to lead, mentor, and inspire in a fast-paced veterinary environment? Vets Now Bridgewater is seeking a motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Take on a key leadership role, guiding your colleagues through diverse cases while maintaining a strong focus on delivering outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.

Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with an average of 40 hours per week, including weekday nights, weekend days and nights, and a share of bank holidays. You will also have dedicated time to carry out management duties and attend meetings.

We offer a highly attractive salary of up to £44,000
, based on your experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• £1400 CPD allowance increasing annually plus 20 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Enhanced sick pay and more

As a Head Veterinary Nurse at Vets Now, you’ll receive continuous mentorship and advanced training tailored to your career aspirations. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experienced Vet Surgeons, Nurses, Receptionists, Animal Care Assistants, and Call Handlers, all working together to achieve excellence.

Take the next step in your career with Vets Now Devon. Click apply or contact Julia Duncan in our Talent team at to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.