Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

About the Role

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week as a Veterinary Nurse Team Leader at PDSA Huyton, a busy out-of-hours site serving Liverpool and the surrounding area. You’ll step into a leadership position that sits between the clinical frontline and practice management—supporting the Head Nurse while leading a team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants across theatre, inpatient care, and consultation areas.

PDSA Huyton is known for its collaborative, supportive culture where open case discussion and shared learning are woven into daily practice. As a fast-paced OOH facility, the hospital handles a varied and challenging caseload, so you’ll be working in an environment that values pragmatic, solutions-focused patient care while staying true to PDSA’s mission of making veterinary care accessible to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead part of the nursing team, overseeing day-to-day workflow across theatre, inpatient care, and consults to ensure consistently high standards
• Support and coach Veterinary Nurses and Care Assistants, providing clear feedback and setting the tone for clinical excellence
• Deputise for the Head Nurse as needed, stepping into senior clinical and management decisions
• Champion PDSA’s Pet Wellbeing services, promoting prevention, education, and proactive healthcare to clients
• Contribute to case discussion and clinical problem-solving, drawing on the practice’s deep pool of specialist knowledge
• Maintain high standards of client care and patient welfare whilst supporting team morale and cohesion

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Track record of strong clinical performance and excellent client care
• Proven ability to lead or support a team—demonstrating a collaborative, can-do approach
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment
• Genuine commitment to teamwork and supporting colleagues in their development
• Passion for making a difference to pets and people in your local community

Benefits

• Salary: £32,220–£35,582 per annum
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, full-time permanent contract
• Holiday: 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra five days
• Special leave: Three paid special days off annually—Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day
• CPD & professional development: Three days’ CPD allowance and £500 per year; full RCVS fees covered; access to extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• Pension: Generous pension options with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Life assurance: Four times your annual salary
• Health & wellbeing: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Family-friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Staff benefits: 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance; access to staff veterinary services; retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts via the Fetch benefits platform
• Flexible working: Options available to support work–life balance and individual circumstances

About the Practice

PDSA Huyton is part of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, a charity with over a century of history providing vital veterinary care to pets of people in financial hardship. The practice is a highly collaborative and supportive hospital, known for effective teamwork, open case discussion, and a strong culture of shared learning. The clinical team brings a wide range of interests and specialisms, creating an environment rich in knowledge and experience for professional growth.

As a fast-paced out-of-hours facility, PDSA Huyton plays a crucial role in supporting local pet owners when emergencies arise. The hospital takes a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to patient care, combining high clinical standards with accessibility and compassion. PDSA is committed to embedding diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements, with robust safeguarding and recruitment processes in place.