Head Registered Veterinary Nurse | Ayrshire

<p><strong><em>Head RVN role, multi-site group, GPD Clinical Lead Vets, acupuncture &amp; pain specialist nurses, AXA healthcare &amp; no OOH — Ayrshire, Scotland.</em></strong></p> <hr> <p> <strong>Who They Are</strong></p> <p>This is a well-established, values-led multi-site veterinary group operating across Ayrshire in South West Scotland — a 60-strong team built on mutual respect, open communication, and a genuine commitment to the development and wellbeing of every colleague. With a leadership structure that gives every role a meaningful voice, this is a practice group that walks the talk when it comes to valuing its nursing team.</p> <p>The clinical team is experienced and diverse: 14 vets including GPD-trained Clinical Lead Vets, 12 RVNs including Clinical Coach RVNs, and VCAs — all supported by a dedicated RVN Business Partner who understands the nursing role from the inside. The nursing team brings specialist training across acupuncture, pain management, behaviour, and Schedule 3 surgical procedures, reflecting a practice group that actively invests in expanding the scope and impact of its nurses.</p> <p>Across the group&apos;s practices, nurses are empowered to lead consults, monitor anaesthetics, and deliver exceptional inpatient care — backed by modern equipment including multiparameter monitors, fluid pumps, BP monitors, and ultrasound. This is a group that listens to its nurses, equips them properly, and creates genuine opportunities for leadership and progression.</p> <p>Flexible working is not just an afterthought here — rotas and benefits are tailored to individual colleagues, because the practice genuinely understands that one size does not fit all.</p> <hr> <p> <strong>What You&apos;ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support the nursing team across a multi-site group, setting and maintaining high standards of clinical nursing care and professional practice <li>Deliver a broad range of nursing duties including leading nurse consults, anaesthetic monitoring, and exceptional inpatient care <li>Utilise on-site clinical equipment including multiparameter monitors, fluid pumps, BP monitors, and ultrasound <li>Support and develop nursing colleagues, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and clinical progression <li>Lead by example in both clinical standards and client care, acting as a role model for the wider nursing team <li>Collaborate closely with GPD-trained Clinical Lead Vets, Clinical Coach RVNs, and the RVN Business Partner to drive nursing excellence across the group <li>Contribute to clinical governance, protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives across the practice <li>Deliver care aligned with RCVS best practice guidelines, maintaining high standards of patient safety, pain management, and evidence-based nursing practice <li>Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, supporting an exceptional client experience at every interaction </ul> <hr> <p> <strong>What You&apos;ll Gain</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary up to £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience <li>Flexible working: full or part-time considered, 30–40 hours per week <li>1:4 Saturday rota — no OOH <li>Generous CPD allowance with paid CPD days <li>Professional membership fees paid <li>AXA private healthcare, extendable to family members <li>Enhanced maternity pay <li>Income protection <li>Pension scheme <li>Support from a dedicated RVN Business Partner, three head nurses, and three senior nurses across the group <li>Specialist nursing team with expertise in acupuncture, pain management, behaviour, and Schedule 3 surgical procedures <li>Colleague retail and veterinary service discounts <li>A genuinely flexible, people-first working culture where individual needs are respected and valued </ul> <hr> <p> <strong>What&apos;s Needed</strong></p> <ul> <li>RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (essential) <li>Experience in a senior or leadership nursing role, or a clear and demonstrable readiness to step into one <li>Passionate about nursing excellence and committed to developing the clinical capabilities of those around you <li>Confident leading by example across all areas of clinical nursing practice <li>Positive, energetic, and team-focused with strong communication skills <li>Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-site group, supporting colleagues across all practices <li>Commitment to high standards of patient care and evidence-based nursing practice </ul>