Lead Clinical RVN - Hounslow, West London

Permanent Lead Clinical RVN – London

Lead Clinical Nurse is an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day nursing flow in a modern clinic in Chiswick, supporting high standards of clinical care while helping keep the practice running smoothly. This role will suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys being hands-on, organised, and central to the delivery of excellent patient care. It offers the chance to join a growing veterinary group with a clear focus on supportive, personal care.

Key Details

- Job Title: Lead Clinical Nurse

- Profession: Registered Veterinary Nurse

- Location: London, Hounslow

- County: West London

- Reference: JN-35752

- Contract Type: Permanent

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be a key part of the clinic’s daily clinical delivery, with a strong focus on nursing standards, team coordination, stock management, and keeping the practice running efficiently. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a progressive veterinary model that genuinely emphasises support, development, and a positive team culture.

About the Role

As Lead Clinical Nurse, you will be the go-to nurse for smooth day-to-day clinic operations. Your focus will include clinical excellence, organising nursing workloads, leading daily huddles, managing nurse consults, and ensuring accurate patient care and record-keeping.

You will spend approximately 80% of your working hours in clinical duties. You will also own ordering and stock management, maintain controlled drugs registers, and help ensure equipment is maintained and serviced appropriately.

The role includes supporting team communication, promoting membership conversations, and working closely with the Practice Director to raise people, performance, and operational issues early. Where student nurses are employed, you will also support clinical coaching and practical development.

About the Practice

This clinic is part of a veterinary group that is rebuilding the veterinary experience with modern clinics and purpose-built technology. The practice places emphasis on first-class clinical care, sensible caseloads, and a culture where teams are supported to do their best work.

The clinic model is built around seamless, personal care for pets and their owners. There is also a focus on clinical standards, including RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and ISFM standards, plus a no-blame learning culture supported by VetSafe reporting.

Working in London, Hounslow

Hounslow offers access to West London with strong connections across the capital, making it a practical base for commuting and working in a busy clinical environment. It will suit candidates who want the advantages of a London location while working in a role that is rooted in local community care.

Benefits

- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Your birthday off after one year’s service.

- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.

- £750 CPD budget and 3 days CPD leave per year.

- Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment.

- Genuine career progression as the group grows across London and beyond.

- Supportive, inclusive culture with development taken seriously.

- Regular team and company social events.

- Eligibility to participate in the share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.

- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.

- Monthly peer recognition schemes.

- Celebrating clinic milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required?

You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of 4 years’ clinical nursing experience in veterinary practice. You should also have experience coordinating a clinical team or acting as a senior nurse on shift.

What will I be doing day to day?

The role is focused on clinical nursing, team coordination, stock management, nurse consults, and maintaining high clinical standards. You will also support team communication, training, and smooth clinic operations.

Will I have line management responsibility?

No. This role does not carry line management responsibility or ownership of clinic KPIs. Your focus is on clinical standards, organisation, and making sure the team has what it needs.

Does this role involve stock control?

Yes. You will own ordering of drugs, consumables, and clinical supplies, manage stock rotation and expiry dates, and maintain appropriate stock levels.

What standards will I be working to?

You will help implement and maintain RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and ISFM standards across the practice. You will also use VetSafe reporting to support training and a no-blame learning culture.

If you are a skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a leadership-focused clinical role in West London, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35752