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Lead Veterinary Nurse

United Kingdom, Warrington 35875.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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We’re looking for a Lead RVN to join our Warrington team and play a key role in developing our new 24/7 hospital due to open summer 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to truly make a difference, lead by example, and use the full breadth of their nursing skills in a progressive, well-supported environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Able to carry out all aspects of nursing
  • Actively encourage staff development, mentoring and best practice
  • Be experienced in carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with staff members
  • You will be a clinical coach or want to become a clinical coach with support
  • Have experience in rota management or be keen to develop this skillset
  • Happy to oversee clinic compliance such as Health and Safety and RCVS Practice Standards scheme criteria
  • Oversee stock management within the clinic
  • Carry out regular staff meetings
  • Have good commercial awareness with a tenacity to grow caseload, allowing more pets to access great, but affordable healthcare

Requirements

  • An experienced and confident leader, either within a first-opinion practice or referral hospital environment
  • A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with solid post-qualification experience
  • A clear and compassionate communicator, able to lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary team
  • Passionate about high standards of patient care, nursing excellence and clinical governance
  • Confident in delegating, mentoring and developing nurses, students and support staff
  • Comfortable working in a busy, 24/7 hospital environment
  • Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing demands
  • Aligned with our non-profit ethos, values-driven and committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care
  • Keen to play a key role in building and shaping a growing hospital team

What we offer

  • 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
  • CPD funded
  • 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Store discounts with Vivup
  • Staff discount
  • E-Car Scheme
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus

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