Head Veterinary Nurse – Peterborough

We have an opportunity for a head registered veterinary nurse to join a team at a fantastic practice based in Peterborough, on a 12-months fixed term basis.

The practice offers a wide range of complex diagnostic equipment and treatment options, including endoscopy and ultrasound. The team are lovely and extremely welcoming.

The role will involve all aspects of nursing as well as the day-to-day running of the practice, you will be responsible for a variety of nursing duties as well as sharing best practice with your team and helping to support and develop the student nurses in your practice.

This position would suit an experienced RVN looking to take the next step in their career or an experienced HRVN looking for a new opportunity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the performance of the practice on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets/livestock
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures
• Ensure all members of the nursing staff are aware of their roles and job description, working to clear objectives set
• Carry out regular performance reviews and update training requirements where necessary
• Support clinical coaches with the planning of student tutorials and training where necessary
• Rota management to always provide adequate cover of staff within the practice
• Assess, examine, and diagnose patients’ medical issues
• Maintain patients’ medical records

The Role

• Head Veterinary Nurse – full-time, 12-month fixed term role working
• 40 hours a week over 5 days
• 1:3 half or 1:6 full weekends
• Part-time or flexible hours requests will be considered

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £32,500 PA
• Relocation package of up to £2000
• £750 CPD allowance and 2 days paid CPD leave per year
• Payment of RCVS, VDS & BVNA fees

And more!

If you are interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to jthompson@glvets.com or call Joel Thompson on 0117 329 3900.