Head Nurse
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 - £41,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | FELTHAM |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Head Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN)
Location: Feltham
Salary: From £34,000 DOE | Full-Time (40 Hours) | 1 in 4 Weekends | Leadership Opportunity
Role Highlights
- Unique opportunity to build and lead a nursing team from the ground up
- Real influence over clinical standards, culture and day-to-day operations
- Modern, well-equipped environment designed for high-quality patient care
- Strong focus on CPD, wellbeing and long-term career development
- Leading, mentoring and developing the nursing team
- Ensuring exceptional standards of patient care and client experience
- Overseeing nurse clinics, inpatient care and theatre standards
- Driving full utilisation of nursing skills, including Schedule 3 procedures
- Supporting student nurses and clinical coaching
- Helping shape practice culture, workflows and clinical standards
- Full-time: 40 hours per week (average 39 hours)
- 4 x 9-hour shifts
- 1 in 4 weekend rota
- Participation in nurse care night rota (accommodation provided when required)
- Flexible working options considered
- Spacious, well-equipped clinical environment
- Focus on calm, high-quality patient care
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Backed by a nationwide, independent veterinary group
- Salary from £34,000 (dependent on experience)
- Monthly nurse recognition scheme
- CPD support and development opportunities
- Funded professional fees
- Income protection
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Compassionate leave
- Wellbeing support initiatives
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Previous senior or leadership experience desirable
- Confident across all areas of clinical nursing
- Passionate about high standards of patient care
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Proactive, adaptable and motivated to build and develop a team
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a Head Nurse role within a modern practice
This is a rare opportunity to shape the nursing function from day one, creating a positive team culture and ensuring nursing skills are fully utilised across the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Hours & Work Pattern
The Practice & Team
You will be part of a modern, purpose-built veterinary surgery designed to support both patient care and team wellbeing.
This role offers the opportunity to help build a team where
clinical standards, collaboration and development are at the core.
Salary & Benefits
About You
Apply Now
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
l.stewart@purovets.com
01904 570056
View more opportunities:
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)
Reference: JOB-58087