Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000 to £35,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LINCOLN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Lincoln
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
✔ Salary of £31,000 - £35,000 DOE
✔ Excellent career progression into a leadership role, working alongside an experienced Head Nurse
✔ Four-day working week promoting an excellent work-life balance
✔ Generous CPD allowance with ongoing support for professional development
✔ Modern, purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly, supportive team
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step into a leadership position.
Working closely with the Head Nurse, you'll help lead and support a dedicated nursing team while maintaining exceptional clinical standards and outstanding patient care. This is a varied role where you'll divide your time between consulting, theatre, inpatient care and supporting the day-to-day running of the nursing department.
You'll be joining a well-equipped, modern practice with a collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together. Professional development is actively encouraged, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious RVN looking to build their leadership skills while continuing to develop clinically.
What We're Looking For
• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A supportive team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Comfortable working across consulting, theatre and inpatient nursing
• Keen to continue learning and progress into a senior nursing role
Career Development
This practice is committed to helping its nurses achieve their career goals by offering:
• Generous CPD allowance
• Ongoing professional development
• Support to develop leadership skills
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities
• A culture that encourages continuous learning and career progression
The Rota
A healthy work-life balance is a priority, with a rota designed to provide consistency and flexibility.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Typically worked over four days
• 9-hour shifts
• 1 in 4 weekend rota
• Shared duty night rotation
• Flexible working requests considered where possible
Benefits
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Income protection
• Long service recognition
• Staff discounts
• Retail rewards scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Compassionate leave
• Overseas charity opportunities
• Pension scheme
Interested?
If you're looking to progress your nursing career within a supportive, forward-thinking practice where your development is genuinely encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
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: JOB-58756