Lead Veterinary Nurse – Finchley
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum + amazing benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week + negotiable rota & schedule
• Benefit from a supportive close knit team who can offer an excellent benefits and career progress
• A purpose built state of the art facility to optimise your veterinary care and caseload
• An honest practice who are open about their limitations so expect no nasty surprises
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About the Role
An exciting position has become available for a motivated and experienced Lead Veterinary Nurse to guide and inspire a small nursing team. This role combines clinical nursing with leadership responsibilities, offering the chance to make a real impact within the practice.
The team currently includes another RVN and an SVN, with plans to expand further to include a VCA. You’ll have the opportunity to shape this team, ensuring tasks are completed safely, competently, and efficiently. Collaboration is a key focus, with regular meetings between team leaders to ensure a smooth and unified working environment.
As Lead Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in recruitment, mentoring, and team development, alongside performing a wide range of clinical nursing duties. Adequate time will be allocated for management responsibilities, enabling you to focus on building a strong and cohesive team.
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Working Hours
• Saturday: 1 in 3 (09:00–13:30)
• Flexibility to accommodate alternative schedules where needed.
• All working hours, including lunch breaks, are fully paid, with a strong emphasis on protected break times.
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What We Offer
• Holiday Allowance: 5.6 weeks, including bank holidays, plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: gym memberships, activity allowances
• Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• CPD Support: £500 annual allowance plus 1 paid day for CPD, with potential funding for additional training that benefits patients and the practice.
• Performance Bonuses: Team-based bonus scheme to encourage collaboration and shared success.
• Staff Discounts: Includes complimentary consultations.
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What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be an experienced RVN with strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for providing high-quality care. Confidence in clinical nursing, alongside an ability to mentor and motivate a team, is essential.
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Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead a dedicated nursing team while enjoying the support of a forward-thinking practice committed to professional growth and team wellbeing.
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250\* for every successful candidate referral. \*Terms and conditions apply
Call 01904 570056. Luke @ Purovets
INDVET
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: J88127/LS
