Head RVN: Lead A Well Regarded Team - Berkshire
3 weeks ago 
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Salary
£35,000 per year
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
Berkshire, United Kingdom
A leadership role with real clinical variety, a four-day week and a practice that has been doing things right for a long time.
We have a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Head RVN to step into a senior nursing position at a well-established small animal practice in Berkshire. If you are a confident, inspiring nurse ready to lead a team and make a genuine difference — this one is worth your time.
The Working Pattern
- 4 days per week
- 1 in 6 weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital
- No routine out of hours
The Practice
A well-regarded, cat-friendly accredited practice with over 1,300 active clients and a loyal, established client base. The practice features two consult rooms with dedicated space for nurse-led clinics, X-ray facilities and access to advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy and ECG. Out-of-hours cover is provided by a fully staffed 24-hour hospital — meaning your patients are always in safe hands.
Set in a great location with easy access to the countryside, close to iconic landmarks and just an hour from London with Heathrow Airport only 10 minutes away.
What the role involves
As Head RVN, you will combine hands-on clinical delivery with nursing leadership — inspiring and developing your team while maintaining the high standards of care that this practice prides itself on.
Day to day you will be:
- Leading nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
- Supporting consults, surgeries and clinical procedures
- Overseeing patient monitoring, admissions and discharges
- Providing clinical leadership, mentoring and development to the nursing team
- Ensuring consistently excellent care for both patients and clients
Who we are looking for
- RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with proven leadership experience
- Confident getting the best out of every member of the nursing team
- A natural mentor who leads by example
- Passionate about exceptional patient and client care
- Ready to lead, develop and inspire
What is on offer
- £35,000 per year
- £1,000 sign-on bonus
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance — 3x salary
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Extra paid day off just for you
- CPD allowance with paid CPD days per year
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
- Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospital network
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
A senior nursing role that ticks all the right boxes. Let's talk.
📞 01392 719887 ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 www.jrveterinary.co.uk
JR Veterinary — Supporting Veterinary Professionals at Every Stage.
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Berkshire, United Kingdom