About the Role
This is a full-time Head Veterinary Nurse position at Fair City Vets, working 40 hours across four days. The rota runs between 8:00am and 7:00pm, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota and time off in lieu provided.
You will take a senior clinical and professional leadership role across three well-established sites in Crieff, Perth and Auchterarder. The role focuses on nursing standards, team development, quality improvement and supporting the wider leadership team as the practice grows.
Each site brings something different, from the close-knit feel in Crieff to the modern facilities in Perth and the newly renovated Auchterarder branch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support nursing teams across multiple practice sites
- Oversee all nursing aspects of the practice
- Set and maintain nursing standards across the branches
- Lead clinical governance and quality improvement activity
- Oversee nurse rotas, staffing levels and day-to-day workflow
- Support the development of nurse-led clinics and services
- Work closely with veterinary surgeons and practice leadership
- Contribute to practice culture, performance and ways of working
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration
- Significant clinical practice experience
- Advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
- Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Confidence and experience suited to a senior leadership role
Benefits
- Up to £38,500 per annum
- 6.8 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Holiday allowance increases with length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to discounts and cashback with participating retailers
- Career pathways into wider practice leadership roles
About the Practice
Fair City Vets works across three established sites in Crieff, Perth and Auchterarder. The practice describes each branch as having its own character, with local community links and a mix of working environments.
The Perth site offers a spacious, modern setting, while Auchterarder is newly renovated and presented as a branch with future growth potential. The practice treats dogs, cats and small pets, and is listed as exotic friendly and rabbit friendly.