Head Veterinary Nurse

Head Veterinary Nurse - Full Time

Vets Now Witham

An exciting opportunity to join a well established and experienced team, where you will find a working environment that is friendly and supportive. Vets Now Witham is located between Chelmsford and Colchester, easily accessible via the A12.

Be a Leader at Vets Now Witham

Are you excited to lead, mentor, and inspire in a fast-paced veterinary environment? Vets Now Witham is seeking a motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Take on a key leadership role, guiding your colleagues through diverse cases while maintaining a strong focus on delivering outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.

Designed with Balance in Mind

Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with an average of 40 hours per week, including weekday nights, weekend days and nights, and a share of bank holidays. You will also have dedicated time to carry out management duties and attend meetings.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a highly attractive salary of up to £45,000, based on your experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
  • £1400 CPD allowance increasing annually plus 20 paid hours pro rata
  • ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
  • Enhanced sick pay and more

Supportive Environment

As a Head Veterinary Nurse at Vets Now, you’ll receive continuous mentorship and advanced training tailored to your career aspirations. You'll be supported by a dedicated team of experienced Vet Surgeons, Nurses, Receptionists, Animal Care Assistants, and Call Handlers, all working together to achieve excellence.

Take the next step in your career with Vets Now Witham. Click apply or contact Jessica Allcock in our Talent team at [email protected] to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Role overview

  • Witham

  • Full Time

  • Up to £45,000 pro rata DOE

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Life at Vets Now

More than a job in emergency care

At Vets Now, you'll be part of close-knit teams who support each other under pressure, share responsibility and work together with a shared purpose. With structured rotas, experienced clinical teams and opportunities to grow, we aim to create careers in ECC that are both rewarding and sustainable.

7 weeks holiday pro rata

Your birthday as a paid day off

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Paid volunteering

Frequently asked questions

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