The Role

Here at Carterton Vets, we are looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team. You will be responsible for general nursing, reception duties, and line management of 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses and to work closely with the Clinical Director and Practice Administrator to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

The position is a 5-day-a-week role on a shift pattern to cover the opening hours which are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 07:45am to 18:30pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 07:45am to 20:00pm. Saturday mornings from 08:15am to 13:00pm are shared. The rota currently is for that to be 1 in 8 weekends. There are no out of hours with this role.

The salary for this role is up to £35,000 depending on experience

About Us

Carterton Veterinary Surgery is located in West Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds and close to Oxford. A YouTube tour of the purpose-built premises can be found on www.cartertonvets.co.uk.

We are a people-oriented team. We pride ourselves on looking after each other and our clients. We consider the impact we can have on others. We are currently a 3 Vet practice and are looking to recruit to expand. There are currently 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses and a Practice Administrator. The successful applicant will understand our people-based culture and will help to reinforce it at every opportunity

Applicant Requirements 

The successful applicant will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse who can offer a positive nurturing approach to team management.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Birthday leave
• RCVS Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. 


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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.