This is an exciting opportunity for a Head RVN to join us at Polmont & Grangemouth Veterinary Clinics This is a full-time role offering 40 hours per week with a salary between £27k-£36k, depending on experience, plus benefits. You'll be joining a team that offers the chance to further your experience, home in on a particular skill set, and work in a supportive environment.
Why Us?
Polmont and Grangemouth vets have been a part of the surrounding community for many years and strive to be a practice that understands its clients and patients needs. Polmont is a modern, purpose-built facility, we have a huge array of facilities to enable us to provide the very best in animal care. We are constantly investing in our practices, which enables us to keep up with the latest and greatest in pet health while also prioritising a well-managed diary and positive culture.
We are passionate about animal care and making sure your pets receive the best possible veterinary healthcare. Team engagement and regular team/practice meetings where everyone is actively encouraged to contribute are an important part of the role and the practice success.
We are a sociable and welcoming team, the practices are situated centrally between Edinburgh & Glasgow with good transport links.
The role…
As head nurse you will support the Practice Director with driving overall practice productivity. You will support a nursing team made up of 4 RVN's and 2 SVN's clinical supervising experience is desirable, encouraging them to reach their full potential utilising the nurse career pathways while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture across the practice. You will support driving various clinical and non-clinical project and initiatives, PSS compliance, RPS responsibilities and Health & Safety.
What are we looking for... As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the practice. We are looking for someone who combines strong clinical knowledge with excellent leadership skills, ensuring operational efficiency across nursing duties, theatre preparation, inpatient care and stock control. You'll be responsible for supporting and developing the nursing team while fostering a positive, proactive working environment. Previous experience in a leadership role would be an advantage; however, this role could also suit an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in their career.
Salary and benefits
The successful Head Veterinary Nurse will receive a salary between £27k-£36k, dependent on experience, plus access to our wide range of benefits, including: Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, discounted gym… and many more that you can view on our what-we-offer page.
Interested or ‘To apply'
For more information regarding the role, please contact Susan Easton at susan.easton@cvsvets.com or David Vaughan in the resourcing team at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com. Alternatively, click Apply Now, upload your CV, and we'll be in touch.
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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