Head veterinary nurse

Our fantastic team is looking for a Head Nurse to join us, to help us deliver top health care to our patients and great service to our clients! We are based in the lovely town of Hertford and have 1RVN, 2 VCAs, a full-time receptionist, a practice manager and 2 vets. The clinic is built on purpose-built premises with separate wards for cats and dogs and an isolation unit. We have ultrasound, digital xray, in house laboratory with microscope, capnography with pulse oximetry and a theatre dedicated to sterile procedures. The practice has great clientele with a high percentage of insured pets, and we also run 30minute appointments for non-routine cases and 15mins for vaccines, to give the best service possible. We have a wide and varied case load with specialists coming to the practice to perform an array of procedures such as cardiac scans, abdominal ultrasound with sampling, and orthopaedic procedures. Our nurses have the opportunity to assist in all areas, from theatre to nurse clinics and everything in between! Very good work- life balance, 30-hour week with minimal delay after shifts due to using an out of hours centre. No Out of Hours. 1:3 Saturdays with time off in lieu. You will be fully supported by our Practice Manager (who is a clinical coach and has Certificates in the nursing of exotic species and animal behaviour) and the owner who is an experienced vet and holds a Master in Clinical Oncology. What we offer: RCVS and VDS fees paid. Salary ranging from GBP32,000 - GBP35,000 (dependant on expereince) Funded and encouraged CPD. Employee discounts Pension scheme