Job Description

Putlands Veterinary Surgery is a mixed vet practice located in Paddock Wood, Kent - Putlands pride themselves on their provision to the community in treating pets, farm animals and equine and providing the highest standard of veterinary care to all. Through the variety of patients, they offer an opportunity for it's nursing team to develop an extensive list of skills and qualifications and explore interests.

We are looking for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead our close knit, passionate team for 40 hours a week. The hours will be working between Monday - Friday 8am to 7pm. Saturday 8am to 12noon. We can offer flexibility on days, but to include 2 in 7 Saturdays with time back in lieu. This is a fixed term position covering maternity starting in August 2025 for 12 months.



We would welcome someone to be innovative with what our nursing team can offer and develop them further. You will ideally have either a further clinical qualification or management experience so you can guide our team forwards and make us even better! We will happily support your further development. We are a nurse training practice so we would need someone who would be happy to be a clinical coach for SVNs (training provided if needed).



In return we offer:


Professional memberships funded Salary up to 35K DOE CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us! 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme Long Service Holiday Workplace pension scheme Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted pet treatments Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available Performance bonus scheme Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices

To be considered for this exciting role:


RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse Proven GP skills and surgery experience Eagerness to learn and develop Clinical coaching experience or interest preferred Strong focus on exceptional patient care Team player with excellent communication skills Self-motivated and able to motivate others Positive, enthusiastic approach to tasks Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills Ability to handle difficult situations with tact Ability to balance study and work Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com



There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched "CVS Nursing Career Pathway" with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy


CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.



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