Lead Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time Lead Veterinary Nurse position based in Sheffield, with a salary of up to £40,000 DOE plus benefits. You will lead a large team of veterinary nurses and clinical support staff in an established clinic, while still working clinically and helping to coach and develop the team around you.

The rota includes weeknight shifts, 1:2 weekends and bank holidays, alongside dedicated time for management duties and meetings. The proposed pattern is spread across six weeks and includes both overnight and day shifts, with a fair share of bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing and clinical support team within the clinic.
• Work clinical shifts and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Oversee day-to-day operational and financial management alongside the Practice Manager.
• Support the Practice Manager, Area Clinical Manager and Lead Vet with clinical standards and clinic improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with host practices through regular communication.
• Take responsibility for clinical equipment quality control.
• Support welfare management, including mentoring, appraisals, performance support and return-to-work tasks.

Requirements

• At least two years' experience in an out of hours and critical care environment.
• Proven experience of managing others, preferably in a veterinary setting.
• Demonstrable experience of managing performance.
• Motivation to maintain high clinic standards.
• A strong commitment to caring for clients and their pets.

Benefits

• Up to £40,000 DOE.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay.
• 7 weeks annual leave.
• Your birthday as a paid day off.
• £1,125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid hours.
• RCVS fees paid and ECC certificate support.
• Access to professional qualifications, including the ECC certificate.
• Reward gateway discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.
• UK Standard Pension contributions of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care.
• Death in service cover of two times annual salary.
• Paid volunteering.

About the Practice

Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices through more than 60 dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. The Sheffield clinic is accredited by the RCVS as a Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic.

The role is based within the PDSA Pet Hospital at 14 Newhall Road, Sheffield, S9 2QL. It sits within an emergency and critical care setting, with close-knit teams, structured rotas and support for ongoing development.