Job Title: Lead Branch RVN
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Wicstun Vets, Pocklington
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours - 5 days per week
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead RVN to deliver exceptional patient care while providing strong clinical and people leadership within the nursing team.
Essential Skills & Experience:
RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with significant clinical experience in primary care and leadership
Proven ability to lead by example while delivering high standards of patient and client care
Strong clinical skills across general nursing duties, anaesthesia, inpatient care, and infection control
Experience in line management, team supervision, and supporting performance development
Confident in recruitment, induction, mentoring, and coaching of nursing colleagues
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships and obtain informed consent
High standards of clinical record keeping and regulatory compliance (RCVS, H&S, GDPR)
Commitment to Clinical Standards, Quality Improvement, and continued professional development (CPD)
Financial awareness, including cost control, accurate charging, and stock management
Positive, collaborative leadership style with a focus on wellbeing, engagement, and team culture
This role suits a proactive nurse with a growth mindset who is passionate about developing others, improving standards, and contributing to both clinical excellence and practice performance.
Our RCVS accredited hospital is purpose built and very well equipped! Facilities include CT, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation suite, 3 theatres and dog and cat only consult rooms, dedicated wards and clinics (as well as much more!). You can take a virtual tour to check out our hospital here: https://www.wicstunvetgroup.co.uk/take-our-virtual-tour/
Benefits include:
CPD allowance
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
Professional fees paid
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Staff discount schemes
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
Wicstun 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.
If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Rebecca in the recruitment team rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk