Head Veterinary Nurse – South Yorkshire - Lead From The Front - Ref: 31128
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Salary
Competitive!
Company
Gardner Llewelyn
Contact
Joel Thompson
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This is a step-up role with real authority — not just a title. If you’re an experienced RVN ready to lead, mentor, and shape standards, this Head Veterinary Nurse position gives you the space and backing to do exactly that.
📍 Location: South Yorkshire
💰 Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 (DOE)
⏰ Working pattern: 4 days per week
📆 Weekends: 1 in 4
📄 Contract: Permanent
🩺 The Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll set the tone for the nursing team — clinically, professionally, and culturally. You’ll still be hands-on where it matters, but with the authority to organise rotas, develop people, and raise standards across the practice.
This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys responsibility and wants their experience to genuinely count.
🐶 Key Responsibilities
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursing team
- Overseeing clinical standards, workflows, and patient care
- Managing nurse rotas and supporting fair workload distribution
- Supporting vets with theatre, inpatient care, and consults
- Driving training, development, and best practice
🧠 What We’re Looking For
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)
- Previous senior or leadership experience (or ready for the step up)
- Confident, organised, and people-focused
- High clinical standards with a calm, professional approach
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
- 4-day working week — leadership without burnout
- Competitive £33k–£38k salary
- Fair 1 in 4 weekend rota
- Genuine influence over how the practice runs
- Permanent, stable role with progression built in
🚀 Ready to Step Up?
If you’re already doing half this job without the title or salary — this is your sign.
👉 Submit your CV today for a confidential, straight-talking conversation.
Good leaders don’t wait forever — and good practices don’t either.
Tel: 0117 329 3900
Address:
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom