
Ready to lead a supportive nursing team with genuine work-life balance? This Head RVN role at Wellpet Vets offers senior leadership responsibility, a manageable 1:4 weekend rota, and a close-knit team that actually values collaborative care.
1:4 weekend rota consisting of Saturday mornings at Shenley (9:15 am to 1:15 pm) and Sundays at Edgware branch (9:15 am to 1:15 pm). Availability to work Wednesdays is required.
Join Wellpet Vets as Head Veterinary Nurse and take the next step in your nursing career with genuine leadership responsibility. You'll oversee all nursing aspects of this established small animal practice, working from the main Shenley site with occasional weekend shifts at the Edgware consult-only branch. This role operates on a 38-hour working week spread across 4 or 5 days, with shifts between 8:30 am and 8 pm, plus a manageable 1:4 weekend rota covering Saturday mornings at Shenley and Sundays at Edgware. Wednesday availability is required.
The practice is well-equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house laboratory machines. You'll be joining a close-knit team of three receptionists, three vets, one RVN, and three SVNs, where work is shared evenly and appointments are tailored to individual interests where possible. The culture here genuinely values both professional excellence and regular social events outside work.
Wellpet Veterinary Practice is an established small animal clinic with over 60 years of history in Shenley, Hertfordshire. The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The team includes experienced staff with more than 25 years of expertise in small animal care, delivering personalised medicine where clients usually see the same vet each time.
The practice operates a main site in Shenley and a consult-only branch in Edgware. It is well-resourced with modern equipment including ultrasound, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house laboratory machines. The culture emphasises collaborative practice, professional development and continuous improvement within a values-led organisation focused on care and community.