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Checked 2026-10-30

Head Veterinary Nurse – Bristol

Synergy Vets · Bristol, United Kingdom

Veterinary nurseOn-siteFull-time

Employer listing

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced RVN to step into a Head Nurse role in Bristol!

Salary: From £34,000 DOE

Hours: 4 days per week, 9-hour shifts

Weekends: 1:4 weekend rota

Duty nights: On rotation

Responsibilities

  • An exciting opportunity for a confident, motivated RVN who enjoys leadership and supporting the development of a nursing team, including RVNs, student nurses and VCAs. The role combines clinical work with team leadership, helping to maintain high standards of patient care and customer service.
  • CPD allowance and leadership training
  • 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Income protection
  • Electric car scheme
  • Employee benefits and discounts
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Veterinary surgery discounts
  • Interested? Please get in touch for more information or to discuss the opportunity further!

Before you apply

What to know before applying

Check before applying

  • • Confirm rota, OOH/weekend expectations, CPD support, and whether professional fees are covered

Missing or unclear

  • • Pay range is not clearly listed
  • • Requirements are light, so check must-have experience before applying

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