Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Small Animal, East Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £40,000 DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team at Oakham Veterinary Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident RVN looking to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Head Nurse seeking a rewarding position within a well-established veterinary hospital. You'll be responsible for leading a team of 16 nurses and hospital assistants, overseeing the daily running of the hospital while remaining actively involved in clinical nursing.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established practice on the outskirts of Oakham, Rutland. Our purpose-built hospital offers extensive facilities and diagnostic equipment, providing a varied clinical environment across first opinion and referral cases.

We have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham Vet School and a number of certificate holders across our clinical team, including cardiology, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics and advanced nursing, including anaesthesia. We are passionate about maintaining high clinical standards and supporting the professional development of our people.

Practice Highlights

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and developing our nursing team while ensuring the smooth and effective running of the hospital.

You'll be responsible for organising and planning the clinical day, managing nursing rotas, overseeing administrative responsibilities and supporting the training and development of nurses and hospital assistants. Working closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider leadership team, you'll help maintain excellent clinical standards and create a positive, collaborative working environment.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll remain actively involved in clinical nursing, including theatre, anaesthesia, inpatient care and nurse consultations. This is a varied position offering the opportunity to combine hands-on nursing with people management and operational leadership.

Working Pattern

Key Responsibilities

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical skills, a passion for developing others and the confidence to lead a busy nursing team. You'll bring:

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.