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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailHead Registered Veterinary Nurse Bristol South West England
Full-Time No OOH Leadership Role Excellent Work Culture
Is culture important to you
An unmissable opportunity has become available for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a diverse friendly and progressive team at a well-established independently run small animal practice in Bristol.
This locally owned community-focused practice is proud to deliver an inclusive values-driven work environment with a strong Just Culture ethos. The team is committed to excellence in patient care supportive leadership and nurse empowerment.
Recognised for high standards of care the practice holds:
ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status
RAW Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditation
Approved Training Practice status for Veterinary Nurses
Facilities include modern well-equipped consult and surgical spaces and a team thats proud to use their nursing skills to the fullest.
This is a leadership position reporting into an experienced Practice Manager with line management responsibility for 3 RVNs 1 student nurse and 2 veterinary care assistants. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice coordinate clinical workflows and champion clinical standards and team wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
Team leadership and mentorship
Support with rota planning clinical governance and audits
Working closely with the veterinary team to maximise efficiency
Encouraging continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week (flexible to a minimum of 35) with just 1 in 5 weekends no on-call no out-of-hours and no backup rotasyour time off is truly your own.
Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong general practice experience
Calm confident leader with excellent communication and team-building skills
Passionate about clinical excellence and continuous development
Organised proactive and solutions-focused
Competitive salary around 30000 per annum (pro rata)
5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (increasing with service)
No out-of-hours or on-call duties
Paid professional memberships (RCVS VDS)
Encouraged and funded CPD
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague reward hub with exclusive high street discounts including 20% off pet retail and grooming services
1500 relocation allowance available for direct applicants relocating to the Bristol area
Located in a vibrant part of Bristol the practice is surrounded by local amenities and benefits from excellent transport links. Just 15 minutes from the train station and airport with easy access to the M4 M5 and M32 this is an ideal base for both professional growth and quality of life.
If youre ready to lead inspire and shape the future of a passionate nursing team in a practice that genuinely values its people then this could be your next step. Send your CV to
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