Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in their career, support a Head Nurse, and help shape a high-performing team.

Join us as a Deputy Head Nurse and play a vital role in keeping people and pets together when times are tough. We operate as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with one meaningful difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Why Join Us? (The Perks & The Reality)

Focus on team leadership, high clinical standards, and pet wellbeing rather than corporate bureaucracy.

Guide a team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, helping them grow through coaching, clear feedback, and leading by example.

Work in well-equipped hospitals featuring separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Enjoy a supportive rota designed to balance your career with life outside of work, alongside a 1-hour lunch break.

Support the Head Nurse by coordinating daily hospital workflows, embedding proactive preventative healthcare, and driving our mission forward.

Rewards & Benefits

Salary includes a 5% increase reflecting additional responsibilities, with a formal review scheduled after 2 years of service.

A rewarding leadership role with clear professional development pathways.

3 days and £500 per year CPD allowance, plus full payment of your RCVS fees.

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra 5 days.

Dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing.

AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support, and life assurance providing 4x your annual salary.

Generous pension options with employer contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.

Fetch employee discount platform, staff pet service discounts, enhanced family leave, and inclusive flexible working policies.

What the Role Involves

This is a fast-paced, testing, and deeply rewarding leadership role. You’ll be helping people facing financial hardship who love their pets dearly.

Your day-to-day will cover:

Assisting the Head Nurse in managing and developing the nursing and VCA team.

Stepping in to deputise for the Head Nurse when needed.

Coordinating day-to-day workflow, hospital hygiene, and equipment standards.

Championing Pet Wellbeing services and a culture of proactive, preventative education.

About You

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong track record of performance and great customer service.

A confident, supportive leader who enjoys coaching others and leading by example.

Passionate about high clinical standards, teamwork, and getting things done in a busy environment.

* Ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused, community-centered charity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.