Head Vet Nurse
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Job Summary
Head Veterinary Nurse
Location: Barnsley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 40 hours per week
Salary: per annum (DOE)
Positions available: 1
The opportunity
A well-established small animal practice in Barnsley is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Head Nurse to lead its nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident veterinary nurse who enjoys leadership teamwork and maintaining high clinical and customer care standards.
The Head Nurse will play a central role in supporting guiding and developing the nursing team ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
The ideal candidate
The practice is seeking a candidate with solid clinical experience who is:
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Confident and self-motivated
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Approachable engaging and supportive
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Passionate about mentoring and developing RVNs student nurses and VCAs
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Comfortable leading by example and supporting team performance
The role includes both clinical and leadership responsibilities with a strong focus on team development organisation and maintaining excellent standards of patient care.
Working pattern:
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4 days per week
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9-hour shifts
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1 in 4 weekends
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Duty nights on a rotational basis
Whats on offer
The practice offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Reward and recognition scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Income protection
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Electric car scheme
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Employee benefits and discount platform
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Health and wellbeing support programme
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Staff discounts on veterinary services
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CPD allowance
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20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Access to internal leadership and management training
The practice environment
The successful candidate will work in a modern purpose-built veterinary practice with excellent facilities including a dedicated exotic ward and a fully equipped dental suite. The team is experienced welcoming and committed to delivering high-quality care across a wide range of cases.
There is a strong culture of learning and professional growth with many team members working towards additional qualifications and clinical certificates.
Why apply
This role is ideal for a veterinary nurse looking to step into or continue in a leadership position within a supportive forward-thinking practice. It offers long-term stability opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact on both team culture and clinical standards. Send your CV to
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Library Services
- Ventilator
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
