Veterinary Nurse (RVN) / Deputy Head Nurse / Clinical Lead Veterinary Nurse
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (pro rata, 40-hour week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 3–4 weekdays per week + 1 in 5 Saturdays
Working Pattern: Small Animal Practice | No Out-of-Hours
Seven Resourcing are recruiting a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse / Clinical Lead Veterinary Nurse for a permanent opportunity within an established small animal veterinary practice in Swindon. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Deputy Head Nurse or Senior RVN who is ready to step into a Head Nurse position, or a current Head Nurse looking for a progressive multi-site leadership role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary nurse seeking career progression into Head Nurse leadership within a supportive, well-structured and forward-thinking veterinary environment.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will support the Head Nurse function across multiple sites, with a clear development pathway toward full Head Nurse responsibility. You will work closely with veterinary surgeons, practice management, and nursing teams to ensure high clinical standards, effective team leadership, and excellent patient care across a busy small animal practice.
Benefits of working with the client
- 3–4 weekday shifts (08:30–19:00)
- 1 in 5 Saturdays (08:30–13:00)
- No out-of-hours work (emergency cover outsourced)
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- CPD allowance with strong career development support
- Clear progression pathway into Head Nurse leadership
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Annual salary reviews
Key Responsibilities
- Support leadership of a multi-site veterinary nursing team
- Develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols and nursing standards
- Deliver staff induction, supervision, and ongoing development
- Act as Clinical Coach and mentor to Student Veterinary Nurses and RVNs
- Work alongside management on recruitment and HR processes
- Ensure compliance with RCVS Practice Standards Scheme
- Promote high-quality patient care and strong client communication
- Support the development of future Head Nurse responsibilities
Applicant Requirements
- Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with active RCVS registration
- Experience as a Senior RVN, Deputy Head Nurse, or Head Nurse preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ veterinary nursing experience (small animal practice)
- Clinical Coach qualification required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ambition to progress into or further develop within a Head Nurse role
- Commitment to clinical excellence and team development
Why Work with Seven Resourcing
Seven Resourcing is a leading UK recruitment partner across veterinary, healthcare, social care, and public sector roles. We specialise in supporting Registered Veterinary Nurses into Senior RVN, Deputy Head Nurse, and Head Nurse career progression within high-quality veterinary practices across the UK.
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