Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse - Basingstoke

At

St Kitts Veterinary Group

, we're a friendly, experienced team with four practices across Hampshire. We're proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, with a personal touch that our clients trust and our patients deserve.

Due to internal staff movement, we're now looking for an

experienced Head Veterinary Nurse

to join and lead our nursing team at our busy Basingstoke practice. This is a full-time, permanent role for someone who's already stepped into a senior or head nurse position and is confident managing the day-to-day clinical operations of a busy practice.

The Role

40 hours per week, with shifts between 8am and 7pm 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 8 Sundays 8.30am-4pm
Our Basingstoke branch is a well-equipped site with a wide and varied caseload. You'll be supporting cases ranging from routine consults to orthopaedics, ophthalmology, exotics, and reptiles. You'll also have access to advanced equipment including:

CT scanner Digital and dental x-ray Flexible endoscopes and gastroscopes
This role is both hands-on and strategic. You'll play a key part in keeping the clinical team running smoothly leading by example, supporting your colleagues, and ensuring high standards across the board.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and supporting the nursing and PCA team on the clinical floor Overseeing anaesthesia, in-patient care, and surgical support Supporting vets in consults, procedures, and advanced cases Managing workflow, rotas, stock control, and equipment maintenance Mentoring junior staff and assisting with training and development Working with the clinical director and practice manager on continuous improvement Maintaining strong communication with the team and clients alike

What We're Looking For

A qualified and registered veterinary nurse (RVN)

Previous experience as a Head Nurse or in a senior nursing role

Confident in clinical and surgical nursing, with a high standard of care A team player with strong communication and leadership skills Calm, organised, and capable of supporting others under pressure Comfortable making decisions and helping shape team culture Clinical coach desirable

What We Offer

A supportive, welcoming practice where your leadership makes a difference Career development and leadership training opportunities Competitive salary, CPD allowance, and RCVS Access to high-end diagnostic and surgical equipment A team that values wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance
If you're an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge and a team you can genuinely lead and support, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Leadership: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person