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Head Vet Nurse - Small Animal
Easipetcare, Dartford, London
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Flexible
Salary up to £38,000 DOE
Lead, Inspire, and Thrive in the Heart of Dartford
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join and lead our fantastic team at Easipetcare Dartford. If you’re a confident, compassionate nurse who enjoys bringing out the best in others and delivering outstanding patient care, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Situated in the heart of Dartford, our modern, well-equipped practice offers the best of both worlds, easy access to Central London, Kent, and beyond, while being surrounded by local green spaces and community charm. With great transport links and free on-site parking, it’s an ideal base for a rewarding and well-balanced career.
A Team Built on Experience and Friendship
At Easipetcare Dartford, you’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive nursing team. We pride ourselves on being a genuinely friendly, collaborative group where every team member’s contribution is valued. Our nurses are the heart of the practice, skilled, compassionate, and always ready to support one another.
We have a loyal client base and a varied caseload, giving you the chance to put your clinical expertise to good use while enjoying the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients and their pets.
Modern Facilities, Welcoming Environment
Step into our bright and open waiting room, complete with three consult rooms leading onto a spacious open-plan prep area. We also have a dedicated theatre for sterile procedures and a designated space for diagnostic imaging and dentistry.
Our team has access to everything they need to deliver gold-standard care, including ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, ECG, digital x-ray, in-house lab (with microscope), doppler, and dental facilities.
Your Role as Head Veterinary Nurse
As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring, and developing our nursing and care team. You’ll ensure the smooth running of the practice, uphold clinical standards, and help us continue to deliver the best possible patient care.
Working closely with the Lead Vet, Client Care Manager, Practice Manager, and Practice Director, you’ll be part of the practice’s leadership group shaping our operations and helping to guide our continued growth and success.
This is a hands-on role, combining clinical work with leadership and mentorship. You’ll lead by example, supporting our Student Veterinary Nurses and VCAs, maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical governance, and ensuring the team is confident, capable, and motivated every day.
Our Head Nurse position is 40 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days. You will participate in a 1:3 Saturday rota with time given back in lieu.
About You
You’re a Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience managing or supervising a team, and you thrive on leading through collaboration and encouragement. You’re organised, proactive, and confident in all aspects of clinical nursing, from anaesthesia and inpatient care to consults and client communication.
You take pride in your standards, communicate with warmth and clarity, and find genuine fulfilment in helping others grow. Most of all, you’re passionate about creating an environment where both people and patients can thrive.
Why Join Easipetcare Dartford?
We’re proud to be part of the IVC Evidensia network, which means you’ll benefit from access to an industry-leading learning academy, opportunities to collaborate with clinical professionals across the UK and Europe, and ongoing support for your CPD and career progression.
At Easipetcare Dartford, we believe that a happy, supported team delivers the best outcomes for patients, clients, and one another. This is your opportunity to take on a fulfilling leadership role in a practice that values your skills, supports your growth, and celebrates your success.
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
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
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 employee wellbeing
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
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
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
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
Easipetcare, Dartford
2 Kent Road, Dartford, DA1 2DA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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 Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.