About Us

We’re a community of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care. We’re set on building something extraordinary: creating the most forward-thinking and innovative place in the veterinary industry.

We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work.

Our mission to deliver progressive, around the clock care means our employees have the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.

We provide ongoing support to our teams, both in practice and through our dedicated training centre. This empowers you to get the very best from our advanced equipment while being on your journey to veterinary excellence.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team as Head Veterinary Nurse at our fantastic practice Thorpe Bay Shoebury Road.

The role will involve all aspects of nursing as well as the day-to-day running of the practice. This position provides you with the opportunity to develop nursing clinics and use your initiative to promote new ideas; more responsibilities will form part of this role with full support being provided by the nursing team.

As a Head Veterinary Nurse you will be responsible for a variety of nursing duties as well as sharing best practice with your team and helping to support and develop the student nurses in your practice.

Previous experience working in a small animal practice is required. This role covers 40 hours a week over 5 days. The shift pattern includes 1:4 Saturdays and 1:12 Sundays.

Salary and benefits:

Competitive salary of up to £27,573 per annum, dependent on experience

Generous CPD allowance and in-house CPD available

Ongoing training is provided as relevant to your role

RCVS and VDS fees paid

25 days paid annual leave

Exclusive company discounts and rewards

A friendly, supportive environment within a rewarding role

Skills and Experience

You must be a veterinary nurse who is registered with the RCVS.

The Branch

Here at Thorpe Bay Shoebury Road, our aim is to deliver the most accessible, comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care possible. Every patient that we see is treated as if they were members of our own family, and this is reflected in our loyal client base. The close-knit team is friendly and knowledgeable and is led by Branch Partner Van Hua.

Thorpe Bay is a lovely part of Essex, located not too far from the coast. The practice is supported by Medivet 24 Hour Southend.