Why This Role Stands Out
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated nursing team within the UK's number one vet care provider, with ample potential for personal and professional growth. If you are a confident and knowledgeable Veterinary Nurse eager to drive clinical standards and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Quick Overview
Job Description
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Apollo Vets on a full-time basis.
Apollo Vets is a 3-branch group of surgeries providing trusted veterinary expertise to pet owners in Black Notley, Maldon and Dunmow. You will be required to work across all 3 of our sites.
With ambitious growth plans, Apollo Vets is seeking a Head Nurse to drive clinical standards, promote proactive care, and lead a team of committed veterinary nursing professionals.
Practice Highlights
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care.
You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
*Set standards in terms of professional conduct
*Support the partners in new projects/encourage team involvement in new projects to ensure the smooth running and continual improvement of the practice
*Manage the Nursing Team
*Manage stocking levels
*Organise training to ensure a high level of nursing care
*Monitor staff performance & coordinate biannual appraisals
*Organise/attend meetings
*Update all current veterinary legislation
*Clinical coaching
*Equipment maintenance
*Maintain membership with the RCVS
*Attend the adequate hours of CPD as required by the RCVS
*Fulfil the obligations of the rota, sick/absence cover
*Carry out any reasonable requests made by other members of the management team
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.