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Head Veterinary Nurse | Independent Practice | GP & Referral Services

Up to £39,500 + Benefits

Multi-site group based across Surrey and West Sussex

 

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a small animal practice as the newest member of the Senior Leadership Team.

 

Our ethos is that of being ferociously independent, proud to offer exceptionally high-standards of care, and manage a strong culture of openness, development and pride. We welcome applications from current Head RVNs, Clinical Nursing Managers, or Senior RVNs.   

 

The Role:

 

As the HRVN on site, you will have a team of direct reports, including the nursing, students and non-clinical teams. Clinically, we expect you to get stuck in with all things nursing: schedule 3, wards rounds, managing consults, support L&D of the team, managing CPD, behaviour checks and supporting prescriptions. You’d also oversee the recruitment, selection, and induction of veterinary nurse and VNA team members. In addition, assist with clinical audits, RCVS Practice Standards Scheme compliance, and quality improvement projects as required and be responsible for overall Health and Safety.

 

The team are currently 3.5 FTE Nurses with a fantastic team of clincians and ANA support. In terms of services, we offer everything! All GP cases, some exotics are all welcomed through our doors. Surgery and laparoscopy, diagnostic Imaging (including CT referrals, internal Medicine, BOAS and Emergency Medicine & Critical Care cases.

 

Compensation:

 

We manage all salaries based on years qualified and Professional Development achieved so are happy to have a transparent remuneration structure for all. For a new HRVN, we would look to offer up to £39,500. Alongside, you get:

 

  • 5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • RCVS and VDS memberships paid
  • Generous CPD budget – no cap!
  • 30-minute paid lunchbreaks + lunch provided on weekends!
  • Maximum of 1:4 weekends

Process

 

1st stage: Interview with the Practice / Branch Manager

2nd stage: Working interview on site to join clinical team for 2-3 hours

 

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Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this vacancy. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.                                    

                                 

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If you wish to apply for this position, please contact Theo Hoten on 023 9421 4488 or email your CV to [email protected]