Senior Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Join the Westside practice as a senior RVN and step into a leadership position within an established, well-resourced team. This full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) includes a manageable 1:4 Saturday rota at the branch and 1:10 Saturday rotation at Stone Lion Hospital, with no on-call requirements. You'll benefit from dedicated regional manager support and knowing that out-of-hours care is handled by Stone Lion's 24-hour facility, just 20 minutes away.

Located in one of London's most desirable areas, the practice sits between Battersea and Clapham. Clapham Common is a 5-minute walk away, offering lush green space for downtime, and you're 15 minutes on foot from Clapham Junction station or 20 minutes from Clapham South (Northern Line). Battersea Power Station, with its shopping and dining options, is a 15-minute drive or 30-minute train journey away.

The clinic itself is beautifully equipped with an imaging suite and blood diagnosis suite, allowing the team to perform a full range of GP diagnostic and surgical procedures on site. With 3 vets, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses, and reception colleagues, you'll never be short of support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team, setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care and continuous improvement
• Supervise student nurses as a clinical supervisor, supporting their development
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre and during consultations as required
• Ensure the welfare and comfort of all patients in the practice's care
• Utilise Schedule 3 skills as directed
• Oversee servicing and maintenance of all diagnostic, surgical, and medical equipment and instruments
• Conduct weekly audits of Controlled Drugs in accordance with protocol
• Manage the reception team, ensuring high standards of client care through excellent communication
• Manage daily reception operations, handling clients and their pets professionally in person, by phone, and via email

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to transition into a senior position
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior nursing staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage both clinical nursing and reception team responsibilities

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience, with room for growth
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Private medical healthcare scheme available at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives
• Leadership training provided to support your transition into the senior role

About the Practice

Goddard Veterinary Group was established in 1952 and has grown into a substantial London-based veterinary enterprise. The group now operates 44 neighbourhood practices across London, three 24-hour hospitals, its own nursing college, and an expanding contact centre. The company is known for investing in staff welfare and has achieved a strong reputation as an employer, with over 20% of their team having been with them for 10 years or more and consistently high employee reviews.

Goddard prioritises team wellbeing with Mental Health First Aid training for senior managers, Wellness Plans for new starters, a Colleague Forum to gather staff feedback, and regular virtual Town Hall meetings. The organisation is forward-thinking and actively invests in clinic refurbishments and equipment upgrades to support excellent clinical practice. Their Westside location benefits from this commitment to creating modern, well-equipped facilities in vibrant London neighbourhoods.