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Permanent

Head Veterinary Nurse

Morden, Greater London
Reference HRVN004Posted 20/10/2026
Pay
£34,000–£42,000 per year
Working pattern
40 hours per week, four days per week (9-hour shifts)
Weekends / on-call
Weekend rota one in four; participates in duty night rota.

Benefits and development

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

Vacancy details

About the role

Lead and develop the nursing team, supporting RVNs, students and VCAs.

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

What you will be doing

  • Oversee clinical standards, protocols and daily nursing workflows.
  • Deliver hands-on nursing care, including more complex nursing procedures as required.

Working pattern

  • Permanent, full-time role: four days per week, 9-hour shifts (average 40 hours per week).

Team and support

  • Management responsibility for the nursing team with access to internal leadership training.
  • CPD allowance and structured support for professional development.

Practice and facilities

  • Purpose-built, modern first-opinion practice with an experienced multi-vet clinical team.

Development

  • Opportunities to shape nursing practice and contribute to training and mentorship programmes.

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