Head Nurse - Bristol
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 to £42,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BS1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Head RVN – Bristol
Salary: £34,000 – £42,000 DOE
Full-time | 4 days per week | 9-hour shifts | 1:4 weekends | Duty nights on rotation
An exciting opportunity for an experienced RVN to take the next step in their career
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
Head RVN to lead a fantastic nursing team at a well-established, modern veterinary practice in
Bristol.
This role has become available due to the relocation of the current Head Nurse, creating an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership position within a supportive and progressive team.
As Head RVN, you’ll play a key role in leading the nursing team and supporting the delivery of consistently high standards of clinical care and customer service. You’ll be joining a friendly team who are passionate about their patients, their clients and supporting one another.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an RVN with a strong level of clinical experience who is:
Confident and self-motivated
A natural leader who enjoys bringing out the best in others
Engaging, approachable and supportive
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
Keen to support the ongoing professional development of RVNs, student nurses and VCAs
Organised and able to thrive in a busy clinical environment
Previous leadership or senior nursing experience would be advantageous, but we’re also keen to hear from experienced RVNs who are ready to take the next step into a leadership role.
The role
Salary: £34,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
Working pattern: 4 days per week
Shifts: 9-hour shifts
Weekends: 1:4 weekends
Duty nights: On a rotational basis
Location: Bristol
What you’ll be joining
You’ll be working in a
purpose-built, modern veterinary practice with fantastic facilities and a team who are passionate about providing the very best care to patients around the clock.
The practice has recently undergone an impressive refurbishment, making excellent use of the clinical areas to create a smooth workflow and support the delivery of outstanding patient care.
The team has a broad range of clinical interests and specialisms, with many colleagues working towards additional certificates to further develop their skills and expand the services available to patients.
This is a great opportunity to join a team where clinical development, collaboration and high standards of care are genuinely valued.
Benefits
We’re committed to attracting and retaining the best people in the veterinary profession, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Rewards scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Income protection
Electric car scheme
Employee benefits and discounts
Health and wellbeing support
Veterinary surgery discount
CPD allowance
20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Internal leadership training and development
This is an excellent opportunity if you're looking for a rewarding role, strong team culture, excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to develop within a high-quality veterinary practice.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email
m.pinder@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at
WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB: 59631