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IVC Evidensia

Operates veterinary clinics and referral hospitals

Head Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNewport, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
  • Significant clinical practice experience with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills.
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
  • Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, inspire and develop the nursing and animal care team.
  • Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursing function while maintaining high clinical standards.
  • Work closely with the Practice Director and Lead Vet as part of the practice leadership team.
  • Provide hands-on clinical leadership, combining patient care with mentoring and team development.
  • Support Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants through coaching and supervision.
  • Champion infection control, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.

About the Company

IVC Evidensia

Operates veterinary clinics and referral hospitals

IVC Evidensia runs a large network of veterinary clinics, hospitals, and after-hours centers across Europe and North America, providing care to pets. It makes money from services at its 2,500+ locations and from its online Pet Drugs Online pharmacy. The company grows by acquiring existing practices and integrating them into a centralized network while letting clinics keep clinical freedom and access centralized support like procurement, administration, and staff development. Its goal is to expand its geographic reach, consolidate the fragmented veterinary market, maintain high clinical standards, and support its teams through programs such as Positive Pawprint and employee recognition.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$463.9M
Headquarters
Bristol, United Kingdom
Founded
2011

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