Lead Vet Nurse - Nursing Clinics and Quality

Lead Veterinary Nurse - Cromwell Vets

Salary: Starting at £32,000 dependant on experience

Rota: 40 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days

Why Apply for This Role?

If you are an experienced RVN looking to step into a role where you can influence clinical standards, lead nurse-led clinics, and remain hands-on in practice, this position offers a clear next step.

You will have the opportunity to shape how nursing clinics are delivered, take ownership of quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with a respected veterinary team that values nursing input.

This role combines clinical work with leadership responsibility, giving you the chance to develop both your practical and strategic skills.

About the Practice

Cromwell Vets is a well-established practice known for delivering high standards of clinical care alongside a compassionate approach to patients and clients.

With six sites across the Huntingdon area, you will gain exposure to a varied caseload and work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, many of whom hold additional certificates. The practice is committed to continuity of care across all sites, supported by a collaborative and stable team.

The Role

This is a predominantly clinical position with protected time to lead on Nursing Clinics and Quality.

You will be involved in all aspects of patient care, including:

• Managing medical and surgical patients

• Supporting anaesthesia and Schedule III procedures

• Nurse consultations and client communication

• Supporting patients throughout their full clinical journey

You will work within a team where nurses are respected and actively involved in clinical decision-making.

Nursing Clinics

You will take the lead in developing and coordinating nurse-led clinics across all sites.

These include:

• Weight management clinics

• Dental health clinics

• Senior pet clinics

• Post-operative and wound care clinics

• Puppy and kitten clinics

• Chronic disease monitoring clinics

You will ensure clinics are delivered consistently, monitor outcomes, and identify areas for improvement and growth.

Quality

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving clinical standards across the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) initiatives

• Managing and reviewing significant event reporting

• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Supporting Dog Friendly and Cat Friendly clinic accreditations

This part of the role requires attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Leadership

You will support the development of the nursing team through:

• Line management responsibilities

• Training and mentoring team members

• Conducting performance reviews

• Coordinating SOP implementation across the team

About You

• Qualified RVN with at least 2 years post qualification experience

• Strong interest in nurse-led clinics and patient care

• Interest in clinical governance and quality improvement

• Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities

• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

• Flexible and willing to support across multiple sites

If you are looking for a role where you can lead, influence standards, and continue developing clinically within a supportive and established practice, this is a strong opportunity to progress your career.

Benefits
∙ Salary dependent on experience, starting at £32,000
∙ 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays not including. 
∙ Birthday day off
∙ Paid professional membership fees
∙ CPD allowance plus access to the extensive Linnaeus CPD programme
∙ Training, support, and clear progression opportunities
∙ Employee Assistance Programme
∙ Staff discount schemes
∙ Enhanced parental and sickness policies
∙ Wellness programme including Cycle2Work, eyecare vouchers, flu jab voucher, Mental Health First Aiders, and a buddy system

Cromwell Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.  

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.  

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Cromwell Vets Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at  purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

If you’re passionate about nursing leadership and ready to make a real impact on patient care and team development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Lead Veterinary Nurse

Contact : purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

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