Job Description

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse required in beautiful West Cornwall



We are looking for an experienced RVN who is a great all-rounder and looking to take the next step in their career to lead our team of nurses. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the nurse team, alongside maintaining high nursing standards, organising the nurse rota and processing insurance claims.


You would be joining a team of 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 receptionists at a dedicated small animal practice with no out of hours.


This is a full-time position (40 hours) -negotiable for the right candidate.

About us:

We are a well-equipped SA practice and have a diverse and supportive team who also enjoy meeting outside of work for socials or a swim in the sea!


We are situated in Penzance, which is a fascinating old town within a few 100 meters of the seafront promenade. Treating our patients as if they were our own has earned us a very committed client base who enjoy 15-minute consultations. We are proud to be passionate about the environment and have been awarded plastic free status. We are also RCVS PSS accredited and are an ISFM silver practice.

What we can offer:

15-minute consultations Silver accredited ISFM practice Dedicated reception team Well-resourced to ensure consistent workload Well managed diary to ensure patient care is high and stress levels are low for colleagues and patients Genuinely happy and positive team All cases discussed and all opinions respected and considered

Benefits (pro rata):

Salary: 31,000-33,000 per annum 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments from dentistry to sports massage 600 CPD Allowance RCVS fees paid plus one other membership subscription My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees * Cycle to work scheme