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Lead and manage the Head Nursing team, providing guidance and support to promote excellence Ensure consistent delivery of best-practice nursing care across all sites Assist with clinical and operational management, including stock control and protocol development Perform nursing duties including surgical assistance, consultations, and inpatient care Foster a positive, collaborative culture across the nursing teams Partner with Practice Managers and Clinical Director to provide unified leadership
6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Apply
Senior Head Veterinary Nurse
Lawrie Veterinary Group, Cumbernauld, North Carbrain Road, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £39,000 DOE
Join the Lawrie Veterinary Group, part of IVC Evidensia, as our new Senior Head Veterinary Nurse and play a key leadership role across our expanding multi-site practice. Serving small animals and exotics, our clinics in Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Laurieston, and the newly opened Bo’ness branch provide exceptional care—and we want a passionate and experienced nurse to lead and support our nursing teams.
As Senior Head Veterinary Nurse, you will oversee and mentor our Head Nurses and full nursing teams, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and clinical practice are met. Your leadership will be central to fostering a positive, collaborative culture and supporting clinical development across all four sites. You’ll work closely with Practice Managers and the Clinical Director to ensure seamless operations and team unity.
Key Responsibilities:
Who We’re Looking For
You will be a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with proven senior or supervisory nursing experience. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential. Above all, you should be dedicated to delivering the highest standards of clinical care and supporting your team to do the same.
Why Lawrie Veterinary Group?
As part of IVC Evidensia, one of the UK’s largest veterinary networks, we provide exceptional resources and career development pathways within a collaborative and forward-thinking community. Our work is about more than just treating animals – it’s about making a difference in their lives and delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Whether it's a routine check-up for a beloved pet or complex treatment for an exotic species, every day is different, and that’s what makes our work so rewarding.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekends to provide cover during absences or holidays.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Lawrie Veterinary Group, Cumbernauld
Kenilworth Court, North Carbrain Road, North Carbrain Road, G67 1BP, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.