Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you an experienced RVN looking for your next steps? Do you want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that truly values its nurses? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to work with us at Romford Vets for Pets!

About us
We’re a thriving 24-hour practice with a well-established team including 13 Vets, 17 RVNs, 7 SVNs and 12 Receptionist between 2 branches. Please click here to take a tour of our practice!
 
Our spacious surgery is purpose built to industry leading standards and has state of the art equipment including 2 dedicated operating theatres, ultrasound, in house laboratory and digital radiographs. We also have a full endoscopy unit, access to CT in one of the branches and are continually looking to invest in the best to improve the services that we can offer to our clients.

Our location offers free on-site parking as well as fantastic transport links into central London in just 25 minutes and out to the Essex countryside within 20 minutes. 

About you and the role
As Head RVN, you’ll play a vital leadership role within the practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day running of the nursing and VCA team
• Acting as a role model for clinical excellence and professionalism
• Supporting and developing individual team members’ skills and interests
• Assisting with training, appraisals, and clinical audits
• Helping to optimise workflow and improve efficiency
• Being hands-on clinically across theatre, inpatient care, nurse clinics, and consults

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both clinical work and leadership and wants to be involved in the wider success of the practice.

The position is full time working 40 hours a week with 1 in 4 weekends. 

Benefits
By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes:

• A competitive salary dependant on experience
• Generous CPD allowance
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• A contributory pension scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Supportive and nurturing environment with regular team events
• Private health care
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group.
• The best of both worlds – a locally owned practice with the support of a larger organization

We’d love to hear from you! If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email; southvets@vets4pets.com  for an informal and confidential conversation.

Location: RM7 0AN

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!