ARNWOOD VETERINARY CLINICS LIMITED
Head Veterinary Nurse
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Head Veterinary Nurse
Salary: Up to £35,000 (pro rata)
Type of Employment: Full-time
Department: Head Veterinary Nurse
Location: Barnes, Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, City of
Barnes White Hart Lane is an exciting and growing sister practice to our well-established 24 Hour Hospital in Richmond. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse who is ready to embrace a new challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building strong client relationships, developing nursing services, and helping a practice reach its full potential. As we continue to grow, we are keen to welcome someone who can bring fresh ideas, leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Barnes White Hart Lane offers a relaxed and supportive working environment with a strong focus on patient wellbeing. We would particularly love to hear from candidates with an interest in holistic care, physiotherapy, nursing consultations, and preventative healthcare, as we continue to expand the range of services available to our clients and patients.
Located on a vibrant high street with a wonderful sense of community, the practice is surrounded by local businesses, events, and loyal clients. We are looking for someone who is excited to become part of that community, get involved in local initiatives, and help us create a welcoming and engaging presence in the area.
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As part of our wider veterinary group, you will benefit from close links with our Richmond 24 Hour Hospital, giving you access to advanced equipment, a wide range of nursing opportunities, and the support of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. This unique combination of a community-focused practice and the resources of a large hospital makes Barnes White Hart Lane an exceptional place to develop your career and make a real impact.
If you are an ambitious nurse looking for the chance to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
We are happy to be flexible with hours (full time/part time) and shift times, we think this position would be great for someone looking for flexibility around childcare/family or a busy lifestyle.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave:
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- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development:
- £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional Support:
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About You
You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a confident leader with experience of getting the best out of every colleague.
We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.
What You’ll Be Doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional care to patients, leading nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
- Deliver exceptional care to your clients
- Provide clinical leadership, inspiration and development to the nursing team
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