Head Nurse - Bristol

Overview

Head Nurse - Bristol

Leadership opportunity to lead and support a friendly, well-established nursing team, guiding professional development for RVNs, students, and VCAs; modern facilities in a purpose-built veterinary practice with excellent equipment and spacious, light-filled surroundings; competitive package with salary up to £40,000 DOE, a 4-day workweek with 9-hour shifts and 1:4 weekends, plus extensive benefits; professional growth through CPD allowance, internal leadership training, and a team pursuing advanced clinical certifications; supportive environment within a nationwide, family-owned veterinary group committed to exceptional patient care and colleague wellbeing.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, be confident, self-motivated, and engaging, with a passion for supporting the professional development of RVNs, students, and VCAs. The Head Nurse will lead the team, fostering a positive environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care are at the heart of everything.

What the Practice Offers

This purpose-built, modern veterinary practice boasts outstanding facilities and a team dedicated to providing the very best care to animals. With colleagues across a broad range of specialties, many pursuing advanced certifications, there is ample opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance clinical skills.

Salary and Working Pattern

• Salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
• 4 days per week, 9-hour shifts
• 1:4 weekends

Benefits

• Rewards scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Boost employee benefits and discounts
• Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
• Surgery discount
• CPD allowance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training

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Ref no: JOB-54986