Lead Veterinary Nurse – no OOH or weekends

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<div><p>Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking to elevate your career into a leadership role? Do you thrive in a close‑knit, family‑oriented team and want to make a meaningful impact on clinical excellence and team development? If so, my client in West London has an exciting role for you as a Lead RVN.</p> <p>Why join? This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow and lead in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £37,275, depending on experience, and benefit from a work‑life balance with no weekend shifts. Your working hours will be Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, totalling 42 hours per week. There’s no out‑of‑hours cover or reception duties, allowing you to focus on what you do best—patient care.</p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>As the Lead RVN you will be a key player in this well‑established practice. Your responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Monitoring anaesthesia and performing theatre duties</li> <li>Overseeing the daily operations of clinical areas</li> <li>Supporting and training junior team members</li> <li>Running nurse consultations such as weight clinics and diabetes management</li> <li>Collaborating closely with the vet and Client Care Advisor (CCA) team</li> </ul> <h2>About You</h2> <p>The ideal candidate will be:</p> <ul> <li>An experienced RVN with at least one year of qualification</li> <li>Highly organised and passionate about maintaining high clinical standards</li> <li>Ready to step into a leadership role or already possessing some leadership experience</li> <li>Interested in mentoring junior team members and potentially becoming a Clinical Coach</li> </ul> <h2>Practice Highlights</h2> <p>Located in vibrant West London, there are great transport links and local amenities. The practice is well‑equipped with a theatre, dental suite, high‑quality ultrasound, and multi‑parameter monitoring.</p> <h2>Culture & Support</h2> <p>The practice prides itself on a supportive culture:</p> <ul> <li>Regular CPD and leadership coaching through a Leadership Programme</li> <li>Direct support from senior team leaders including the Business Support Manager and Lead Vet</li> <li>Regular meetups with other Lead RVNs in the region</li> <li>Opportunities for business development and expanding clinical skills</li> <li>A social team culture with events, quizzes, and post‑work catch‑ups</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>No weekend work</li> <li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday</li> <li>Enhanced family leave and sickness policy</li> <li>RCVS & VDS fees paid</li> <li>CPD allowance and allocated CPD days</li> <li>Access to a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical learning and development programmes</li> <li>Staff discount schemes and discounted pet insurance</li> <li>Wellness programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), gym membership discount, Cycle2Work scheme, eye care vouchers, and flu vaccine voucher</li> </ul> <h2>Next Steps</h2> <p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a practice where your voice will be heard and your growth supported, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of the family.</p> <p><b>For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:</b><br/> <b>Phone: 07444223408</b><br/> <b>Email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk</b></p> <p><b>Please note you must be a qualified RVN and registered with the RCVS to be considered for this role.</b></p> <p>Not quite what you’re looking for? Why not subscribe for regular news and job updates here: https://www.vettedrecruitment.co.uk/users/register/new/registration</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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