Veterinary Nursing Manager

Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, England

Primary Care - Head Nurse – Small Animal /

Moy Vets, Norcross Lane [1769] /

On-site

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 a confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Moy Vets on a full-time basis.

Moy Vets combines a friendly, multicultural atmosphere with cutting-edge facilities and advanced monitoring tech, all designed to help you deliver the best care possible.

Join a thriving nursing team of 15 RVNs and 5 ACAs, many holding certificates or working towards advanced qualifications. You’ll collaborate closely with a veterinary team of 8 and a supportive crew of 16. We truly value nursing expertise and offer established nurse clinics, opportunities for further development, nurse-led dental staging, laser therapy, and exciting plans to expand nurse-led Schedule 3 operations days, perfect for those hungry to advance their skills.

Our in-house out-of-hours service and dedicated inpatient night nurse team mean you’re part of a practice that handles a wide range of emergency cases with confidence.

It’s the small things that really matter to us. Our leadership team is committed to truly knowing and supporting individuals, not just managing them. We understand that stepping into a Head Nurse role can feel like a big move, so we provide a supportive environment.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.

You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. With shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 7:30pm. Occasional weekend shift cover may be required to support the wider team.

You’ll be working closely with our Director of Practice who takes a coaching approach, giving you space to think, ask questions, build confidence, and find your own way of leading.

In addition to the above, you will be a supportive Manager, who inspires those around them and supports a culture aligned with inspiring vet care values and purpose. Behaviours demonstrated include:

*Fostering an open and supportive environment

*Actively mentoring or supporting junior colleagues

*Building strong team and interprofessional relationships

*Becoming involved in wider IVC initiatives such as projects and the clinical board

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

* Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills

* Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams

* Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards

* Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

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 leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles

* Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.8 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.

£0 - £0 a year

up to £41,000 per annum

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.

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