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Permanent

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bristol
Reference RVN065Posted 30/09/2026
Pay
£34,000–£42,000 per year
Working pattern
39 hours per week (typically 4 days of 9-hour shifts)
Weekends / on-call
Duty nights on rotation; 1:4 weekends.

Benefits and development

  • CPD allowance
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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  • Income protection
  • Employee discounts
  • Electric car scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Internal leadership training

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care and client service.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Bristol, to find a Head Veterinary Nurse.

What you will be doing

  • Support and mentor RVNs, student nurses and veterinary care assistants in their day-to-day duties and professional development.
  • Oversee nursing workflows and contribute to maintaining effective clinical protocols.

Working pattern

  • 39 hours per week, typically worked as four days of 9-hour shifts.
  • Duty nights on a rotating basis.

Team and support

  • Lead an experienced nursing team within a well-established practice.
  • Internal leadership training and allocated CPD allowance to support ongoing development.

Practice and facilities

  • Work from a purpose-built, modern veterinary practice with facilities designed to support clinical workflows.

Development

  • Opportunities to support and encourage colleagues studying for certificates and other clinical qualifications.

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