Head Veterinary Nurse

5 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Veterinary Staff Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year


Head Registered Veterinary Nurse Bristol, South West England

Full-Time | No OOH | Leadership Role | Excellent Work Culture

Is culture important to you?

An unmissable opportunity has become available for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a diverse, friendly, and progressive team at a well-established, independently run small animal practice in Bristol.

About the Practice

This locally owned, community-focused practice is proud to deliver an inclusive, values-driven work environment with a strong Just Culture ethos. The team is committed to excellence in patient care, supportive leadership, and nurse empowerment.

Recognised for high standards of care, the practice holds:

  • ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status

  • RAW Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditation

  • Approved Training Practice status for Veterinary Nurses

Facilities include modern, well-equipped consult and surgical spaces, and a team thats proud to use their nursing skills to the fullest.

The Role

This is a leadership position reporting into an experienced Practice Manager, with line management responsibility for 3 RVNs, 1 student nurse, and 2 veterinary care assistants. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice, coordinate clinical workflows, and champion clinical standards and team wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

  • Team leadership and mentorship

  • Support with rota planning, clinical governance, and audits

  • Working closely with the veterinary team to maximise efficiency

  • Encouraging continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week (flexible to a minimum of 35), with just 1 in 5 weekends, no on-call, no out-of-hours, and no backup rotasyour time off is truly your own.

What Were Looking For:

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong general practice experience

  • Calm, confident leader with excellent communication and team-building skills

  • Passionate about clinical excellence and continuous development

  • Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

Whats On Offer:

  • Competitive salary around £30,000 per annum (pro rata)

  • 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (increasing with service)

  • No out-of-hours or on-call duties

  • Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS)

  • Encouraged and funded CPD

  • Life assurance 4x annual salary

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Colleague reward hub with exclusive high street discounts, including 20% off pet retail and grooming services

  • £1,500 relocation allowance available for direct applicants relocating to the Bristol area

Location Highlights:

Located in a vibrant part of Bristol, the practice is surrounded by local amenities and benefits from excellent transport links. Just 15 minutes from the train station and airport, with easy access to the M4, M5, and M32, this is an ideal base for both professional growth and quality of life.

Interested in Joining the Team?

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of a passionate nursing team in a practice that genuinely values its people, then this could be your next step.  Send your CV to  


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