Job Description

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (Maternity Cover)
Oakmount Veterinary Centre, Burnley, Burnley, North West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to 45,000 per annum DOE

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team and take on a leadership role in our thriving veterinary practice on a fixed-term basis.###

Step into a Leadership Role

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. You'll have the opportunity to influence the development and improvement of clinical practices, mentor junior nurses, and work closely with the veterinary team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.####

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance and support. Oversee patient care, ensuring best practice in all aspects of nursing care. Assist in the management of clinical and operational procedures, including stock control and clinical protocols. Perform a wide range of nursing duties, including surgeries, consultations, and inpatient care. Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment within the team. Work closely with the Practice Manager and veterinary team to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
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Our Dedicated Team

We are an accredited RCVS small animal veterinary hospital based in Burnley, with a dedicated Exotics Department. Our team of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and trained staff care for our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year with a team member on site at all times. Our practice is well equipped to deal with most problems encountered in pets and our services include diagnostic, surgical, medical, dental, x-ray, laboratory and preventative services.###

The Skills You Will Bring to Our Team

We are looking for a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team. You should have excellent communication abilities and be able to work well under pressure. A keen interest in clinical practice and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care is essential. Previous experience in a supervisory or senior nursing role is highly desirable.###

Working Hours

40 hours per week on a rota basis, some weekend working required. This is a maternity cover role which will be fixed-term for 9-12 months.



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Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -####

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support
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Development

550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Oakmount Veterinary Centre, Burnley
Trafalgar Street, Burnley, Burnley, BB11 1TP, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.###

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.####

Talent Partner

Bethany Baker

bethany.baker@ivcevidensia.com