Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Doncaster
About the Role
A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head Registered Veterinary Nurse (Head RVN) to join its small animal team in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with varied shifts ranging from 8:30am–4:30pm to 11:00am–7:00pm, alongside participation in a Saturday morning rota from 8:30am–1:00pm.
The role combines hands-on clinical nursing with leadership responsibilities, including managing the RVN and reception teams, conducting one-to-one meetings, coordinating team rotas and completing general administrative duties.
Clinically, you will remain actively involved in nurse-led clinics, Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate and general first-opinion theatre work.
Salary: Competitive salary DOE (from £35,000 - £45,000)
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; varied shifts between 8:30am and 7:00pm; Saturday morning rota
Benefits: 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, £500+ CPD budget, birthday off and pet healthcare benefits
About the Practice
The practice is a modern, purpose-designed small animal clinic with a strong focus on high-quality, patient-centred veterinary care.
Facilities include four consultation rooms, separate dog, cat and exotic wards, a dedicated dental suite and modern clinical equipment. The waiting area has also been designed to help create a calmer environment for patients.
The clinical team includes four Veterinary Surgeons, an experienced RVN team, a Veterinary Care Assistant and dedicated front-of-house colleagues, providing a collaborative environment for both clinical and leadership responsibilities.
The practice follows a Fear Free approach, with patient wellbeing and low-stress handling incorporated into everyday clinical care.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting the RVN and reception teams
Managing team rotas and day-to-day staffing requirements
Conducting regular one-to-one meetings
Supporting the development, engagement and performance of team members
Completing relevant administrative and operational duties
Helping maintain high clinical and customer service standards
Delivering high-quality nursing care to small animal patients
Running nurse-led consultations and clinics
Undertaking Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
Supporting general first-opinion theatre work
Managing patient admissions, monitoring, recovery and discharge
Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues
Applying Fear Free principles to patient handling and care
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
Participating in the Saturday morning rota
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with previous clinical nursing experience and the confidence to take responsibility for leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team.
Previous Head RVN, Senior RVN or veterinary leadership experience would be advantageous. Candidates ready to progress into a broader leadership position may also be well suited where they can demonstrate strong organisational, communication and people-management skills.
You should remain enthusiastic about hands-on clinical nursing and be comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with team leadership, rota management, one-to-ones and administration.
A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to patient welfare, team development and Fear Free veterinary care will be important.
Compensation & Benefits
The package includes:
Competitive salary DOE (from £35,000 - £45,000)
37.5-hour working week
Shifts from 8:30am–4:30pm to 11:00am–7:00pm
Saturday morning rota, 8:30am–1:00pm
5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday off
3 paid days to support a local charity
Minimum £500 CPD budget
Private medical insurance
Gym membership contribution
Free preventative healthcare plan for employees' pets
Generous discounts on additional veterinary treatment
Modern clinical facilities and equipment
Fear Free working environment
Company social events
Leadership and career development opportunities
Apply Today
If you are searching for Head Veterinary Nurse jobs in Doncaster and want to combine hands-on clinical nursing with responsibility for developing and supporting a veterinary team, this could be an excellent next step.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com