Job Description

Location Village Vet Highbury & Garden Suburb
Salary £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type Full-time, Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step into leadership?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead RVN to join our team across Highbury and Garden Suburb This is a dual-site leadership role, ideal for a confident nurse looking to step into a position with autonomy, responsibility, and strong senior support.

The Role

This is a replacement position, covering both Highbury and Garden Suburb practices (both single-vet sites).

You will:

• Act as the Lead Nurse across both sites
• Provide line management to 2 PCAs (one at each site)
• Work closely with the Lead Vet at each practice
• Report into and be supported by the Clinical Nursing Manager (CNM)

This role offers genuine autonomy, with involvement in:

• Practice performance
• Day-to-day operations
• Supporting business growth and development

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supporting vets with consultations and procedures
• Managing and monitoring day patients
• Running nurse consults
• Supporting PCAs with daily operational tasks
• Contributing to the smooth running of both practices
• Working alongside the CNM and leadership team on performance and improvements

This is a sole charge RVN role, requiring confidence and strong clinical ability.

The Team

Each site currently has:

• 1 Lead Vet
• 1 PCA (both highly experienced and long-standing team members)

You will be the only RVN across both sites, but you will be supported by:

• An experienced CNM
• Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• The wider Winchmore Hill team (via weekend integration)

Working Pattern

• 8-hour shifts:
  • 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • 10:30am – 7:00pm
• Mix of early, mid, and late shifts (set rota)
• 1 in 4 Saturdays at Winchmore Hill
• 1 bank holiday per year (9:00am – 2:30pm, time off in lieu)

Support & Development

Although this is a sole charge role, support is built in:

• Direct support from CNM and SLT
• Integration with the Winchmore Hill team to build relationships
• Opportunity to influence and develop practice performance
• Potential future team growth, including additional RVNs

This role is positioned as a step into leadership, with real input into how the practices operate.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified RVN
• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Confident working in a sole charge environment
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Interest in team development and business performance

What We Offer

• Salary around £38,000 DOE
• Support from experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to step into a true leadership role
• Exposure to multi-site working and business development

If you’re an experienced RVN ready to step up and take ownership of your own sites while still being supported by a strong leadership network, this is a great opportunity to progress your career.