
Take the lead in a small animal practice where you can shape nursing standards, mentor colleagues and stay hands-on clinically. This Head RVN role offers up to 40 hours per week, 1 in 3 Saturdays and no out-of-hours.
This Head Registered Veterinary Nurse position offers the chance to step into a leadership role while remaining closely involved in day-to-day clinical nursing. You will support the smooth running of the nursing team, help maintain high professional standards and make a real contribution to team development.
The role combines leadership with hands-on nursing across a varied small animal caseload. You will work alongside Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, Student Veterinary Nurses and VCAs, with scope to influence protocols, mentor colleagues and help create a positive, collaborative working environment.
The practice is located within the Pets at Home store at Reading Retail Park in Tilehurst, with modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, excellent transport links and free onsite parking.
Tilehurst Vets for Pets (Oxford Road) is a small animal practice in Tilehurst, Reading, based within the Pets at Home store at Reading Retail Park. The practice has excellent transport links, free onsite parking, modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.
The team includes 2.5 Veterinary Surgeons, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 5 Client Care Advisors. The nursing team is supported by VCAs and Student Veterinary Nurses, allowing RVNs to focus on patient care and clinical nursing.