Head Veterinary Nurse - Up to £35,000 FTE

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse at Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery for 30 hours a week – Up to £35,000  per annum DOE FTE

Goudhurst vets is small animal and equine practice located in the picturesque village of Goudhurst. Our veterinary team comprises dedicated and experienced veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and friendly and welcoming receptionists. We are proud to deliver gold standard and personalised care to our clients and their pets. Because we love animals and strive to provide excellent continuity of care, we are open six days a week and have access to 24-hour emergency care.

We are searching for a Head Nurse to join us for 30 hours a week where you will support a team of highly dedicated and client / patient focused RVNs. As the Head Veterinary Nurse, you will assist the Practice Director and Head Vet with the daily operations, lead a dedicated team of RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs, inspiring them to reach their career goals while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture across the practice.

A word from your manager: “We have a wonderful team of enthusiastic, proactive and passionate people here at Goudhurst. I very much adopt the “servant leadership” style within my role as Practice Director. Having worked my way up to my current position from starting out as a receptionist, I am a true advocate for the career pathways available within CVS and am very passionate about supporting others to reach their full potential, whilst keeping patient and client care at the forefront of what we do each day.” – Rachel Fone, Practice Director

The Head Veterinary Nurse role includes:

• Responsible and accountable for leading and mentoring the nursing team.
• Responsible and accountable for the delivery of all CVS services in line with the scope and quality required by CVS and for ensuring a customer service culture.
• Responsible and accountable for all aspects of nursing team management; including recruitment, selection, development, absence reporting and monitor in line with CVS policy.
• To undertake all aspects of the RVN and Advanced RVN roles as set out in the corresponding job descriptions.
• Ensure high standards of infection prevention and control, adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Regular team meetings and training sessions will be facilitated to encourage collaboration and professional growth.
• Implement and track improvements in work practices to boost efficiency and enhance client satisfaction.

In return we offer:

• Professional memberships funded
• 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
• Ability to work as sole charge nurse
• Clinical Coach preferred
• Ideally experienced in management and training student nurses (Head Nurse/Deputy Head Nurse ideal)
• Strong focus on exceptional patient care and customer service
• Team player with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated, with a positive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong organisational, administrative, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and discretion
• Ability to balance study and work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

For more information, contact Leanne Walker on 07585 673443 or leanne.walker@cvsvets.com or press Apply Now

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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