Registered Veterinary Nurse – Branch Manager

About the Role

This is a leadership opportunity with genuine influence. Richmond House Vets is moving to an exciting new, purpose-built site near Mirfield with modern facilities including a dental suite, separate species wards, digital x-ray, and theatres. As Branch Manager, you’ll lead the practice through this relocation and growth, working a 40-hour week over four or five days. The role includes a manageable 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (8:00am–1:00pm) with no out-of-hours night shifts.

You’ll be part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group, an established practice with a strong track record in the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The group offers genuine support and mentorship from an experienced leadership team, and Richmond House Vets is actively building itself into a training practice for veterinary nurses—so your role will include developing the next generation of clinical talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day practice management alongside the leadership team
• Drive the practice forward through relocation, setup, and ongoing growth
• Support and develop both clinical and non-clinical team members
• Act as a Clinical Coach, mentoring student veterinary nurses (training provided if needed)
• Play a key role in achieving and maintaining PSS compliance at General Practice level
• Collaborate with Gatehouse Veterinary Group for best practice sharing and support

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification
• Experience in a leadership role, or demonstrated readiness to step up
• Passion for team development, training, and high standards of care
• Confident, proactive approach to shaping a growing practice
• Willingness to act as a Clinical Coach (or willingness to undertake training if required)

Benefits

• Salary & Pension: Up to £33,000 per annum, plus 5% employee/3% employer pension contribution
• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Support: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, Certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, and research funding opportunities
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Cycle to Work scheme, non-accidental injury support, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives
• Clinical Support: Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Perks: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback with 100+ retailers), discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Richmond House Vets is part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group, an established and award-winning practice known for outstanding performance in the Practice Standards Scheme. The practice is relocating to a brand-new, purpose-built facility near Mirfield with modern equipment and infrastructure. As part of a larger, supportive group, you’ll benefit from experienced leadership, structured training and development, and a commitment to building a training-focused practice.

The team treats dogs, cats, and small pets. There is a strong focus on learning and development, with plans to grow the practice into a recognised training centre for veterinary nurses.