Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

Do you have a business mind and a social heart?

Would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction knowing that every day when you walk through the door you’re contributing to a lifetime of wellbeing for every pet?

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of our amazing team? 

If so, PDSA has a great opportunity for you. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity we exist to treat the sick and injured pets of people in need, and every member of our team is essential in fulfilling this mission.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Team Leader who will be able to demonstrate excellent performance, a proven track record in customer service, team work, and delivering results.

Our Team Leaders support the Head Nurse, through leadership of part of the nursing team, to deliver efficient, professional and caring services to the local community in accordance with PDSA policies and procedures.

They line manage up to ten Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Care Assistants that support in theatre, provide inpatient care and carry out consults, encouraging financial contributions from clients and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the hospital and equipment.

Deputising for the Head Nurse in periods of absence Team Leaders help to embed Pet Wellbeing services within the hospital and create a culture of prevention through education and preventive services.

Typically the role will be approximately 80% clinical and 20% off rota management time.

We also offer great benefits which include: 

• Allocated CPD funding of 15 hours
• Opportunity to perform Schedule 3 surgery with full training and support encouraged
• Excellent career opportunities/development
• 37.5hr working week
• 5 weeks holiday per year
• Paid bank holidays
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme