Head Veterinary Nurse - West London
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | W3 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55144-20726 |
Summary
Head Veterinary Nurse – Lead with Purpose in West London
£33,000 – £40,000 DOE | 4/5-Day Week
The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to take the lead in a thriving, community-focused practice in West London. This role offers the perfect blend of clinical leadership, hands-on nursing, and team development within a supportive environment where patient care and client relationships always come first.
If you are an RVN with leadership ambitions and at least two years experience, this could be the career-defining move you’ve been waiting for.
Why This Role Stands Out-
Shape and inspire a motivated nursing team, driving best practice across all areas
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Enjoy a flexible 4 or 5-day week, with only shared weekend cover (no heavy OOH)
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Be part of a supportive culture, focused on collaboration, CPD and career growth
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Work within a progressive environment, with direct access to advanced diagnostics
What You’ll Do✔ Provide clinical leadership to a close-knit nursing team
What We’re Looking For
✔ Support with surgeries, procedures, admissions and discharges
✔ Lead nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
✔ Deliver outstanding patient monitoring and inpatient care
✔ Ensure seamless patient transfers to OOH or enhanced care facilities
✔ Coach and develop colleagues, fostering a strong clinical culture
✔ Maintain compliance with RCVS and clinical standards at all times✔ RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with minimum 2 years’ UK experience
Rewards & Benefits
✔ Confident in leading a clinical team and promoting nurse-led services
✔ Skilled in coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues
✔ Strong communicator, able to build lasting client and team relationships
✔ Clinical coach qualification desirable (but not essential)-
Salary from £33,000 – £40,000 DOE
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5 weeks’ 1 day holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service)
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Health care plan
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Life Assurance
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Funded RCVS & VDS fees
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£750 CPD allowance + 2 paid CPD days (certificates encouraged & funded)
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Employee rewards, retail discounts & cycle-to-work scheme
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Regular internal CPD, clinical communities & leadership training
How to ApplyIf you’re ready to step into a senior nursing role where you can lead, inspire and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Luke at l.stewart@purovets.com or call 01904 570056 for a confidential chat.
Ref: JOB-55144
Know a talented RVN ready for leadership? Refer them and earn £250 if they’re successful. T&Cs apply.
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