Head Veterinary Nurse

Role: Head Veterinary Nurse

Contract: Fixed term contract - Maternity Cover

Location: Ashfield Durham

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

We are looking for a motivated and positive RVN to lead the nursing team within our practice, including but not limited to:

· Advocating and driving nurse consults and clinics

· Managing the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

· Supporting and coaching our SVN's

· Being a point of contact for the nursing team

· Maintaining and complying with the Practice Standards Scheme

About Us:

We are a well-established practice located on the outskirts of Durham.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment are matched by a warm, experienced veterinary team committed to delivering outstanding care — from routine check-ups and preventative treatments to complex surgery and ongoing medical support.

What Our Team Say:

· "Working at Ashfield Veterinary Surgery is incredibly rewarding — the team is supportive, compassionate, and truly passionate about delivering excellent patient care. It's a place where you feel valued and proud of the work you do every day."

· “Ashfield Veterinary Surgery is an incredibly supportive and friendly place to work, with a team that truly values each other. It's a practice where you can grow, feel appreciated, and make a real difference every day.”

About You:

We are looking for someone reliable and ambitious with excellent communication, patient and client care standards, that has great attention to detail. This role would suit an RVN who is ready to take a step up in responsibility or an experienced Senior/Lead or Head Nurse looking for a better work/life balance. The ideal candidate would be someone who can lead their team with a positive and motivating style.

Rewarding our people:

As different things are important to different people at different times in their professional lives, we offer flexibility to our colleagues in their benefits packages, depending on the role. You can find out more about our benefits here - What We Offer

If you are ready to join us today, click “Apply Now”.

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.