Lockwood Vets - Willenhall, Willenhall, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £34, 786 DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lockwood Vets, Willenhall on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident RVN with leadership experience to take responsibility for a small nursing team within a busy first opinion practice. You'll be leading a team of 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses and a Veterinary Care Assistant, working closely with our 2 Veterinary Surgeons to deliver excellent patient and client care.

You'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical nursing with team leadership, supporting the development of colleagues while helping to maintain high standards across the practice.

Practice Highlights

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our nursing team while ensuring high standards of patient care and the smooth running of the practice.

You'll work closely with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider team, providing guidance and support to nursing colleagues while remaining actively involved in clinical duties. This includes nurse consultations, dental procedures, anaesthesia, inpatient care and supporting a varied first opinion caseload.

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility, developing others and helping to create a positive, collaborative working environment.

Working Pattern

Key Responsibilities

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:

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.