Job Description
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 knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Seafield Vets on a full-time basis.
Seafield Vet Group has 3 branches (Keith, Banff and Buckie) each with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical tools including a full Idexx lab suite and a new and updated ultrasound allow our team to work up cases in house to a high standard.
Our Banff and Buckie branches both see a small animal caseload, whereas our main site at Keith is a mixed practice covering small animal, farm and equine. We a have a strong small animal client base and would be happy to support our successful candidate in gaining some exposure to farm or equine cases if desired.
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 Pattern
* 40 hours per week
* Working 4 or 5 days per week
* 1 in 4 weekends
* OOH shifts on a rota basis, paid additional
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring effective teamwork and performance.
* Maintain compliance with clinical, professional, and regulatory standards to ensure safe patient care.
* Support the training, development, and performance of nursing and support staff.
* Oversee day-to-day nursing operations, including rota planning, resources, and patient care.
* Drive continuous improvement through audits, feedback, and best practice initiatives.
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
* 7 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.
