Head Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£33,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	Barnsley
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56838-20726

Summary

Head Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal Practice

Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 | Full-time | Permanent

An established, modern small animal veterinary practice in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated RVN looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership role within a supportive and progressive clinical environment.

The Role

The Head Nurse will be responsible for leading and developing the nursing team while ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and client service are consistently delivered. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining clinical nursing with team management and mentoring.

Working pattern:

• 4 days per week

  
  

• 9-hour shifts

  
  

• 1:4 weekends

  
  

  Previous leadership or senior nursing experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

  Salary & Benefits

  To attract and retain high-quality professionals, the role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary (£33,000 – £40,000 DOE)

    
    

  • Rewards and recognition scheme

    
    

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

    
    

  • Income protection

    
    

  • Electric car scheme

    
    

  • Employee discounts and benefits platform

    
    

  • Health and wellbeing support programme

    
    

  • Generous CPD allowance

    
    

  • Internal leadership and management training

    
    

  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

    
    

  • Staff treatment discounts

    
    The Practice

    The successful candidate will join a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary practice with excellent facilities, including specialist wards and a fully equipped dental suite. The practice operates with a strong clinical ethos and a genuine focus on team wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

    The wider team includes experienced clinicians and nurses, many of whom are working towards additional certifications to expand clinical services and skills.

    For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com

    To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

    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 : JOB-56838