Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you a proactive and experience RVN with experience in clinical coaching and have aspirations to lead a team? If so, we want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RVN to join and lead our nursing and support teams in our Wimbledon & Sutton Region. This is a great chance to step into a Head RVN role to manage a smaller, but mighty team. You will have full autonomy over your diary and can be based at our Wimbledon Vets or The Corner Vets in Sutton.

Want to hear from our teams directly about what they think of working for DNA? Here's what one of our amazing RVNs turned Managers has to say:

"I have worked for DNA for the last 7 years. In this time I have progressed from Head Nurse at Wimbledon Veterinary Surgery, to Area Manager and then to Hospital Manager. DNA have fully supported me in these transitions and have been very encouraging of all progression. They have also supported me through an NCert Certificate in Anaesthesia, allowing me to achieve personal and professional goals. I feel lucky to have been given these opportunities and to be part of such a supportive team. i am also grateful to work for a company who, at it's heart, puts the animals first" - Danni, Hospital Manager.

As Head RVN within our lovely team, alongside general nursing duties, your duties will include:

• Operational running of the floor, leading the nursing and support teams to best performance
• Overseeing team compliance with SOPs
• Delegating and directing areas of duty for the day/ week
• Overseeing and advising on patient care and level of treatment
• Attending daily rounds with the vet team to educate on treatment plans and observations to the support teams
• Daily minute team gathering to formulate a team plan for the day ahead
• Supporting Veterinary Surgeons in order to help with care
• Consistently encourage and review high levels of patient care with recommendations for improvement
• Leading and running of the day and helping Vet Team focus on what is required
• Training of Student Nurses & VCAs
• Hold monthly nurse meetings
• Manage overtime submissions for your team
• Training new clinical support teams
• Plotting of support team rotas to ensure sufficient cover and work with other practices in the region to provide support when required
• Ensure sufficient ordering of consumables and theatre equipment as required
• Reporting of equipment and maintenance issues
• Feedback team issues and concerns to the Area Manager

There are no Out of Hours required at these practices.

What's on offer for you?

• Salary of up to £40,000, Depending on Experience
• Perkbox Subscription
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• 4 day week with 1:4 Saturdays
• Clinical Progression Opportunities through CPD and Internal Opportunities

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.