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Alma Veterinary Hospital, Windsor, Windsor, South East We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Alma Vets on a full-time basis. The role will involve working closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to help drive the vision of establishing Alma Veterinary Hospital as one of the top first-opinion practices in the country. This position focuses on leadership, maintaining high standards, and driving performance to ensure the practice operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive environment for both the team and clients. We are also seeking a Head Nurse committed to driving and leading nurse-led consultations. IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europes leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilmentat every stage of their career. How Youll Make a Difference As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide senior clinical and professional leadership for the nursing team, overseeing all nursing aspects of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient and client care. Youll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you''ll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working. The role offers flexibility, with 38 hours per week spread across 4 or 5 days, with shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Occasional night shift cover may be required to support the wider team. General responsibilities include: Lead, manage, and support the nursing team to maintain high standards of patient and client care Collaborate with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to deliver the practices vision and improve workflows Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and day-to-day team coordination Manage staff performance, including mentoring, training, and professional development Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and health & safety standards Oversee inventory, equipment, and stock control to support efficient practice operations Drive financial efficiency through effective resource and cost management Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment 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 Well Support You At IVC Evidensia, were committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, youll benefit from: A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards and team development Clear career pathways 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 plus your birthday off Increasing holiday allowance based on 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 Certificate support RCVS and VDS fees covered Discounted veterinary care Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Alma Veterinary Hospital, Windsor 75 Alma Road, Windsor, Windsor, SL4 3HE, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr