Job Description

Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

Do you have a business mind and a social heart? If so, PDSA has a great opportunity for you. As the UK's leading veterinary charity we are here to help people keep their pets healthy, and we believe every member of our team is essential in fulfilling this mission.


As the Qualified Head Nurse (HN) you will you will lead the Margate Pet hospital nursing team, providing a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst promoting pet well being and supporting Veterinary Surgeons to deliver preventive services and to treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients.


You will line manage the Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant teams and will lead and develop your team to efficiently manage the day-to-day workflow through the hospital. You will be responsible for stock control, hygiene and cleanliness of the hospital and equipment and will support the Senior Veterinary Surgeon in managing income and expenditure at Pet hospital level making sure that PDSA resources are used in a cost effective manner.


You will be a Qualified RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with an extensive track record including practice and people management and will be committed to the vision and mission of PDSA.

About PDSA:

As the UK's leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets' lives - through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.

Why Join Us?

At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:


Flexible working options CPD Allowance of one week and 500 per year Full RCVS fees Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year Holiday entitlement that grows with your service - up to 30 days An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10% Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform


We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues - we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.


PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.


If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.