Lead Vet Nurse - Nursing Clinics and Quality

Lead Veterinary Nurse - Cromwell Vets

Salary: Starting at £32,000 dependent on experience.

Rota: 40 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days. One in four weekend days, with a day off in lieu.

Why Apply for This Role?

If you are an experienced RVN looking to step into a role where you can influence clinical standards, lead nurse led clinics, and remain hands on in practice, this position offers a clear next step.

You will have the opportunity to shape how nursing clinics are delivered, take ownership of quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with a respected veterinary team that values nursing input.

This role combines clinical work with leadership responsibility, giving you the chance to develop both your practical and strategic skills.

About the Practice

Cromwell Vets is a well established practice known for delivering high standards of clinical care alongside a compassionate approach to patients and clients. With six sites across the Huntingdon area, you will gain exposure to a varied caseload and work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons.

The Role

This is a predominantly clinical position with protected time to lead on nursing clinics and quality initiatives.

• Managing medical and surgical patients
• Supporting anaesthesia and Schedule III procedures
• Nurse consultations and client communication
• Supporting patients throughout their full clinical journey

You will work within a team where nurses are respected and actively involved in clinical decision making.

Nursing Clinics

You will take the lead in developing and coordinating nurse led clinics across all sites.

• Weight management clinics
• Dental health clinics
• Senior pet clinics
• Post operative and wound care clinics
• Puppy and kitten clinics
• Chronic disease monitoring clinics

You will ensure clinics are delivered consistently, monitor outcomes, and identify areas for improvement and growth.

Quality

• Supporting the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) initiatives
• Managing and reviewing significant event reporting
• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Supporting Dog Friendly and Cat Friendly clinic accreditations

This part of the role requires attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Leadership

• Line management responsibilities
• Training and mentoring team members
• Conducting performance reviews
• Coordinating SOP implementation across the team

About You

• Qualified RVN with at least two years post qualification experience
• Strong interest in nurse led clinics and patient care
• Interest in clinical governance and quality improvement
• Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
• Flexible and willing to support across multiple sites

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, starting at £32,000
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Paid professional membership fees
• CPD allowance and access to an extensive CPD programme
• Training, support, and clear progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced parental and sickness policies
• Well being programme including Cycle2Work, eye care vouchers, flu jab voucher, Mental Health First Aiders, and a buddy system