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Senior Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners


Job Location:

Thornton Heath - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 35000 - 35000
Posted: 25 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Senior / Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Mark Nelson Vets Thornton Heath Greater London

Join our growing team!


Were looking for an experienced Senior or Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly community-focused practice on a full-time basis.


Salary: Up to35000 per year (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time 1 in 3 Saturday mornings No out-of-hours or on-call

We have recently welcomed a new full-time vet to the practice and are now looking for an exceptional nurse to complete our team.


Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference


At Mark Nelson Vets were proud to be a friendly RCVS-accredited small animal practice with strong community roots and an outstanding reputation for compassionate high-quality care.

Were looking for a Senior or Head RVN who shares our passion for excellent patient care values teamwork and wants to help shape the future of our practice.

Whether youre already in a leadership role or ready to take the next step in your career wed love to hear from you.


Why join us

Be part of a genuinely supportive team

Were a close-knit team that believes everyone has something valuable to contribute. We work collaboratively support one another through busy days celebrate successes together and always make time for plenty of laughs (and treats!).

Our new full-time vet has recently joined us making this an exciting time to become part of our growing practice.


Deliver exceptional patient and client care

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding clinical standards while never forgetting the importance of caring for our clients too.

Our clients have trusted us for decades and many have been bringing their pets to us for over 30 years. We value those relationships and strive to make every visit personal compassionate and professional.


Make your mark

As a senior member of the nursing team youll have the opportunity to:

  • Help lead and inspire our nursing team
  • Drive clinical standards and patient care
  • Develop and expand our nurse-led clinics
  • Support clinical coaching (if desired)
  • Get involved in new ideas projects and practice development

Your ideas will be listened to and valued.


What our team says

The team is friendly and supportive creating a positive and relaxed atmosphere that makes each day enjoyable. The clinic is well equipped the clients are wonderful and its a great place to grow professionally while feeling valued. RVN

Many of our clients have been coming to the practice for over 30 years. Building those long-lasting relationships makes working here incredibly rewarding. Veterinary Surgeon


The role

Were looking for someone who is:

  • A Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
  • A positive and supportive team player
  • Keen to help develop and mentor others
  • Looking to take ownership and contribute new ideas

Clinical Coach status would be welcomed but isnt essential.

We are an RCVS Practice Standards accredited training practice and part of the VetPartners family.


Hours

  • Full-time
  • Shifts between 8:00am 6:30pm
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am 1:00pm)
  • No OOH
  • No on-call


Salary

Up to 35000 per year depending on experience.


Benefits

  • 6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays
  • 600.00 CPD Allowance plus 3 paid CPD days
  • Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS / VCI Membership paid
  • One other membership subscription
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity maternity adoption shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • My Perks offers discounts and cashback on shopping travel entertainment and much more
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD/training support
  • Company sick pay
  • Colleague engagement survey
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities


Great location

Based in Thornton Heath Greater London youll enjoy fantastic transport links and easy access to everything London has to offerfrom parks restaurants and theatres to excellent rail connections and airports.


Wed love to meet you

If youre looking for a leadership role where youll be supported appreciated and able to make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

Even if youre simply curious why not pop in for a coffee and meet the team


For an informal chat please contact:

Sinead Rodgers Practice Manager


*** Please apply directly no agency submissions ***


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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VetPartners is built on the philosophy 'Join Us Stay You'. We provide benefits of infrastructure, allowing vets control of decisions and patient care.

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