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About this role
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
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We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Alphavets on a full-time basis.
Since opening in 1996, Alpha Vets has continually invested in providing excellent facilities for both our patients and our team. We’re also excited to be relocating our Risca branch to a brand-new, purpose-built practice at the end of 2026.
You’ll work collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider practice team across our Risca and Langstone sites, taking responsibility for a varied first opinion caseload and contributing to high clinical standards throughout the practice.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key role in maintaining our high clinical standards, supporting and developing colleagues, and ensuring exceptional care for our patients and clients.
Working closely with the wider management team, you’ll help drive the success of the practice, champion continuous improvement and foster a positive, collaborative team culture. As a practice that hosts Vets Now, you’ll also have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with their team, supporting effective collaboration and continuity of care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a real difference across both branches.
This role offers up to £2,500 in relocation support and welcome bonus.
Working Pattern
38.35 hours per week
4 days per week, 8:00am – 6:30pm
4 Saturdays per year, 8:00am – 12:30pm
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire and develop the nursing and animal care team
Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursing function while maintaining high clinical standards
Work closely with the Practice Director and Lead Vet as part of the practice leadership team
Provide hands-on clinical leadership, combining patient care with mentoring and team development
Support Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants through coaching and supervision
Champion infection control, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills
Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement
*Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice
Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
6.6 weeks' annual leave
Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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