Veterinary Nursing Team Lead — Inspire, Mentor & Improve Care

Pennard Vets; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Maidstone is looking for a compassionate Nursing Team Leader to guide a talented nursing team in a modern hospital. You will lead the team, deliver high-quality anaesthesia and surgical nursing, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, confident in anaesthesia, with strong communication skills and a passion for high standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of ~£32,000 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and CPD

Supportive, values-driven culture

Modern, purpose-built hospital

Opportunities to lead and grow

Qualifications

• Confident in anaesthesia and surgical nursing, experience with ventilators and CRIs is a bonus.
• Strong communicator and natural leader, calm and organized.
• Keen to support and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the nursing team on a daily basis.
• Deliver outstanding anaesthesia and theatre nursing.
• Guide and mentor junior nurses and PCAs.
• Contribute to SOPs, quality improvement and case management.

Skills

Leadership

Anaesthesia

Surgical nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

A veterinary clinic in Maidstone is looking for a compassionate Nursing Team Leader to guide a talented nursing team in a modern hospital. You will lead the team, deliver high-quality anaesthesia and surgical nursing, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, confident in anaesthesia, with strong communication skills and a passion for high standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of ~£32,000 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive culture.