Job ID: 11708
Job Title: Head Veterinary Nurse
Region: South West
County: Cornwall
Profession: Veterinary Nurse
Category: Small Animal
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Accommodation: No
Job Description: We are currently recruiting on behalf of a practice in Cornwall who are seeking a new Head Nurse to lead their friendly team of 5 RVNs, 3 SVNS and 2 ANAs.
This well- established RCVS accredited mixed practice is located in the picturesque market town of Helston in Cornwall and treats a variety of species including seals and exotics.
The ideal candidate will already have experience of being a Head Nurse, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and be capable of decision making and problem solving. The successful candidate would need to work closely alongside the Practice Manager and Clinical Directors, to maintain the high clinical standards. This role needs an organised individual with excellent communication skills and the exceptional ability to motivate the whole nursing team. Schedule 3 procedures are supported.
The role can be based on a 32 - 40-hour week with a 1 in 7 on call rota and 1 in 5 Saturday mornings.
Included in the package on offer:
6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
£600 CPD Allowance per annum
Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
RCVS 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
Company sick pay
Annual pay reviews
Focus on employee wellbeing
Career progression opportunities.