Vets for Pets
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
About Us
Walkden Vets for Pets is a busy, growing small animal practice in Greater Manchester, undergoing an exciting rebrand and development phase. We’re a team committed to delivering excellent patient and client care, with huge potential for growth and improvement.
This is a leadership opportunity—a chance for a confident, proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to shape the future of the nursing team and practice. We’re looking for more than just a title: someone who wants to make a visible, positive impact.
The Role
As Head RVN, you’ll take ownership of the nursing team, establishing structure, consistency, and direction in daily clinical operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supporting, and developing the nursing team
- Building and expanding nurse consults
- Developing Schedule 3 work within the practice
- Improving systems, standards, and clinical processes
- Enhancing inpatient care and nurse involvement in case management
- Identifying training needs and shaping development plans
- Helping drive long-term practice growth
This is a role for someone who: ✔ Leads from the front ✔ Emphasises proactive rather than reactive approach ✔ Enjoys continuous improvement through positive, hands-on leadership
About The Team
Our team is friendly, supportive, hardworking, and ambitious—with a shared passion for growth and excellence. We’re a dynamic group of professionals:
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Veterinary Team
- 2 experienced Veterinary Surgeons
- 1 currently completing a Medicine Certificate
- 1 holds a Feline Medicine Certificate
Nursing Team
- 1 newly qualified RVN
- 1 part-time experienced RVN
- 1 very experienced and competent VCA
- 2 excellent CCAs
Additional Strength
- 10-year-experienced Practice Manager
We encourage collaboration and learning in development, with plenty of scope for your leadership to shape clinical progression.
Caseload & Clinical Work
We provide a varied and engaging caseload, including:
- Routine consultations
- Dentistry (with digital X-ray now available)
- Neutering
- Soft tissue surgery
- Medical workups
- Imaging and ultrasound (future training planned)
- Senior pet care
- Emergency consultations
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to increase nursing contributions to:
- Patient care
- Triage
- Inpatient support
- Nurse consults
- Client education
Future Development
A major opportunity exists to:
- Strengthen nursing structure
- Raise standards and confidence
- Build consistency across the team
- Expand nurse-led services
As Head RVN, your contribution will be essential in shaping this growth trajectory.
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Facilities & Equipment
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory (Sedivue & InVue diagnostics)
- Multiparameter monitoring
- Separate dog and cat wards
- Theatre
- Isolation ward
- Dedicated nurse consult room
Location
We’re based on Ellesmere Retail Park, Walkden, Greater Manchester (around 8 miles from Manchester city centre), with excellent transport links to Bolton, Salford, and Worsley.
Nearby amenities include:
- Retail parks with M&S, Aldi, McDonald’s, KFC, Nando’s, and Subway (perfect for team lunches!)
- Blackleach Country Park for green escapes
Free on-site parking provided.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours/week over 4 days
- Currently not open on weekends
- Future plans include Saturday cover (1 in 4, via time off in lieu)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary range: up to £35,000, dependent on experience.
- Exceptional growth opportunity—this role offers autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the team and practice’s future.
Why Walkden Vets for Pets?
We embrace diversity, value collaboration, and encourage exceptional talent. Even if experience isn’t an exact match, if you espouse our core values and vision foretikind excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Location: M28 3EE
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