Graylands Cat Clinic
Head Veterinary Nurse
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Head Veterinary Nurse
Location: Graylands Cat Clinic, Horsham, West Sussex Hours: 3.5 days per week (35 hours), negotiable for the right candidate Reports to: Clinical Director and Practice Manager Salary: Starting from £36,500 FTE (dependant on experience)
About Us
We are an independent, feline-only veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for cats and an outstanding owner experience. Our small, supportive team shares a genuine passion for feline medicine, nursing excellence, and client care.
Since opening our purpose-built clinic in November 2023, we’ve prioritised creating a calm, cat-friendly, and compassionate environment where:
- Every cat receives individualised care
- Team members can thrive professionally
We are ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic and Zero Pain Philosophy Accredited, reflecting our commitment to:
- Evidence-based, fear-free feline medicine
- A culture of respecting small business autonomy
As an independent practice, we:
- Foster innovation
- Value team input
- Create opportunities for open contribution
Perfect for a motivated RVN seeking clinical nursing + leadership within mentorship and practice development.
The Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll:
- Partner with Directors and Practice Manager
- Lead both clinical and operational aspects of the practice
- Balance hands-on nursing with LUOs, training, policy-making and team-building
The 3.5-day workweek structure provides:
- 3 days of clinical nursing (all facets of feline care)
- 0.5 day dedicated to administrative leadership and team coordination
You’ll play a key role in:
- Maintaining high feline care standards
- Supporting team growth
- Guiding the practice’s continued success
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and support nursing and support teams daily • Be a role model of clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and support performance development • Ensure adherence to ISFM Cat Friendly and fear-free handling principles • Identify and address team skill gaps through tailored training programs • Support recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives • Drive nurse-led clinics and consultations • Maintain nursing rota consistency • Foster a supportive, positive team culture
Clinical Nursing
• Provide exceptional feline nursing care ● Rotho tasks: consultations, procedures, diagnostics, inpatient management, anaesthesia • Uphold best-practice standards in feline medicine • Ensure clinical protocol compliance, health and safety standards • Advocate for the cat-friendly, low-stress approach
Practice Growth & Operational Support
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and Practice Manager on strategic practice expansion • Initiate client care, experience and operational efficiency improvements • Streamline nursing workflows and clinical processes • Embed the signature practice value proposition into client interactions • Assist with stock management, equipment maintenance and resources • Manage Vet Nurse, Cat Care Assistant and Client Care Assistant rotas
About You
We seek a seasoned RVN whose skillset includes:
- Feline nursing expertise
- Proven leadership excellence, supported by hands-on management experience
- Compassionate, growth-ready leadership mindset
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Ideal candidates:
- Excel as both clinical practitioner and mentor/leader
- The ambition to expand leadership portfolio
- Enrolled in a business-ownership-minded practice seeking to evolve
Great for professionals who excel in:
✔ Collaborative small-team dynamics ✔ Constructive feedback delivery ✔ Career growth through team uplift and practice influence
Essential Requirements
• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) • Veterinary team leadership+line management experience required • Strong clinical skills in:
- Anaesthesia
- Hospital care management
- Consultation mechanics • Stunning communication and interpersonal skills • Dedicated team mentoring and development orientation • High organisational + time-management proficiency • Commitment to patient/experience excellence • Adaptive problem-solving and independent action proactiveness
Desirable Requirements
• Preferable: History in feline-focused or cat-friendly clinics • Additional certifications or qualifications in advanced feline nursing • Interest in young business ownership or practice development
What We Offer
• 100% no weekends or call commitments • A role within a premium feline-exclusive practice • Competitive salary + benefits aligned with experience • 100% leadership support from senior team members • Team empowerment through structured development • Flexible 3.5-day regime to accommodate • Meaningful influence over both team growth and business strategy
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