Head Veterinary Nurse - London
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | SW11 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-54398-20726 |
Summary
Head Veterinary Nurse – South West London
• Leadership Opportunity – Step into a pivotal role leading a small, dedicated nursing team with the chance to shape clinical standards and team development
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a full-time schedule with no OOH or on-call duties and just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• Established Practice – Join a well-respected, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with over 30 years of trusted service in the community
• Clinical Variety & Development – Be hands-on in nurse consults, inpatient care, anaesthesia, and team training, with support for ongoing CPD
• Generous Benefits Package – Fantastic salary up to £37,000 and annual pay reviews
The Package
• Excellent salary – up to £37,000 DOE
• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Care Package
• RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment where exceptional patient care is the top priority? Are you passionate about leadership, mentorship, and clinical excellence?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a highly respected, independent small animal practice in South West London, proudly serving the communities of Battersea, Clapham, and Wandsworth for over 30 years.
About the Practice
This RCVS-accredited, small animal practice is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, compassionate ethos, and a team of dedicated professionals with over 50 years of combined experience. Their focus on clinical excellence and personal care has earned them a loyal and appreciative client base.
The Role
As Head Nurse, you will play a vital role in both the clinical and operational success of the practice. You'll lead a tight-knit team of 2 RVNs, 1 SVN, and 1 VCA, providing inspiration, guidance, and support every step of the way.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Providing clinical leadership to the nursing team
• Overseeing in-house training and supporting ongoing CPD
• Managing stock and inventory systems
• Delivering high-quality nurse consults, inpatient care, anaesthesia, and client communication
• Supporting vets in consultations and procedures
• Collaborating with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director
• Managing the nurse rota and team wellbeing
• Hosting regular team meetings and check-ins
Hours & Rota
• Full-time, permanent role – 5 days per week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9am–1pm)
• No OOH or on-call – enjoy a healthy work-life balance
You will have
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent clinical knowledge and patient care standards
• A team-first approach with the ability to inspire and guide others
• Prior Head Nurse experience is desirable but experienced RVNs looking to step up are strongly encouraged to apply
To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-54398