Job Title: Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Reporting to: Clinical Nurse Manager
Location: Lancaster Surgery, Bay Vets
Salary: £29,557 – £31,488 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time (4 x 10-hour shifts) or part-time considered | 1 in 5 weekends
Bay Vets is looking for a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive small animal team, primarily based at our Lancaster surgery Our team includes 15 vets, 24 RVNs and 7 patient care assistants working collaboratively across four practices located close to the beautiful Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RVN with at least two years’ post-qualification experience and leadership skills who is keen to help develop and support our nursing team while maintaining excellent clinical standards.
As Lead RVN, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the practice, leading a small team of five direct reports and ensuring patients receive outstanding care throughout their journey—from admission through to discharge. You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and wider leadership team to maintain high clinical standards, improve efficiency in the patient pathway, and support the continued growth of the practice.
Our practices benefit from a varied first opinion and referral caseload, including orthopaedics, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery and medicine. We also have access to an in-house CT scanner, providing excellent opportunities for nurses who enjoy developing their clinical skills.
The role requires someone who is organised, confident communicating with colleagues and clients, and comfortable working with autonomy in a busy practice environment You will oversee day-to-day patient flow, support the development of the nursing team, and ensure that both practice and group policies are consistently followed.
Full-time: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week with the same day off each week
Part-time: We are happy to discuss flexible options that work for you
Weekend rota: 1 in 5 weekends (shared fairly across the team)
No out-of-hours: We have dedicated night nurses in place
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
RCVS fees paid
CPD encouraged and funded, including support to certificate level
Access to a wide range of internal and external CPD opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced family leave policies
Wellness programme, including:
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health support resources
Eyecare voucher scheme
Annual flu vaccination
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
At Bay Vets, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our team members We have trained Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and provide access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for all staff.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that is inclusive, diverse and supportive for everyone.
If you would like to apply for this role or have an informal chat to learn more, please contact: Rebecca Coleman Talent Acquisition Business Partner
rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
Salary Value: £29,557 – £31,488 per annum;
Salary Description: Salary depending on experience;
Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).
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Linnaeus, formed in 2014 and backed by Mars Petcare, is a leading veterinary services group comprising some of the most highly-respected practices in the UK. The group has seen continued growth and has had fantastic investment in its service offering, enabling it to maintain its position at the very forefront of specialist and first opinion veterinary services and excellence.
Linnaeus is a vibrant, forward-thinking partnership of highly respected veterinary practices across the UK, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession who were carefully selected to ensure the highest levels of patient care across our group.
Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are incredibly proud of each and every member of our diverse portfolio, from the UK’s most respected small animal referral centres to our selection of high-quality first opinion practices.
Through its flexible and supportive culture, its practice teams can focus on delivering top-quality care to their patients. For more on Linnaeus, please visit www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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