At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Taverham Veterinary Practice, based at our Longwater Lane branch.
Taverham Veterinary Practice is a well-established small animal practice, with this role offering the opportunity to lead and develop a varied range of services at our Longwater Lane branch. Alongside our first opinion veterinary services, the branch offers hydrotherapy, a luxury cattery, and the development of a cryotherapy clinic.
Longwater Lane is also a Training Practice and currently has a trainee nurse within the team. As Lead Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting their development as a Clinical Supervisor, while helping to drive clinical standards and team progression across the branch.
Practice Highlights
* Branch-based leadership role at our Longwater Lane practice
* Varied services including first opinion care, hydrotherapy, luxury cattery facilities and developing cryotherapy services
* Training Practice with the opportunity to act as Clinical Supervisor
* Opportunity to lead, develop and shape services within the branch
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of nursing care while supporting and developing colleagues within the practice.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to support excellent patient and client care. You'll also act as a source of guidance for the nursing team and contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards, workflows and patient outcomes.
Working Pattern
* 38.5 hours per week
* 4-day working week
* 1 in 8 short weekends, working 6 hours on either a Saturday or Sunday
* 1 in 8 long weekends, working Saturday and Sunday, 7.5 hours each day
General Responsibilities
* Lead and support the nursing team, helping to maintain high clinical standard
* Work across anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic processes
* Conduct nurse consultations and support client education
* Carry out laboratory work and provide excellent inpatient care
*Act as Clinical Supervisor for the trainee nurse within the practice
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys supporting others and leading by example. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with strong medical and surgical nursing skills
* Experience and aptitude for supporting, mentoring or coaching colleagues
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach to quality improvement, learning and professional development
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A senior nursing role with opportunities to influence clinical standards and ways of working
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into leadership or specialist nursing roles
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
