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Maternity Cover Branch Head Nurse - 12-month FTC Location : Wimborne, Dorset A fulfilling and leadership-oriented opportunity awaits at a reputable small animal practice based in the scenic locale of Wimborne, Dorset. The practice is seeking a friendly, supportive, and patient Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to head their nursing team. The Role: The successful candidate will be based at the main hospital site in Wimborne, with cover at Verwood if required. The role involves a mixture of day procedures, operations, and medical workups, as well as caring for inpatients for the duration of their treatment. Key Responsibilities: Leading and supporting the nursing team Mentoring less experienced team members Nurse rota and cover management Working within the team on the nursing rota (admin/float time allocated) The Hours: The position is full-time, with either a 4- or 5-day week offered. Shifts are between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00. No out-of-hours work is required. The Team: The nursing team is friendly and enthusiastic, consisting of 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and 6 receptionists, along with on-site administrators and a Practice Manager. The team typically works alongside 4-5 Vets a day. The Salary: They are offering an excellent salary from 34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience Benefits (pro rata) : 6 weeks'' paid holiday, including bank holidays 600.00 CPD Allowance per annum RCVS Membership paid, plus one other membership subscription VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and much more Cycle to work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities The practice is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters clinical excellence and professional growth. If you are an RVN with prior experience leading a clinical team, this could be the perfect role for you. Job Reference No: JN-052025-32327