Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse – Lead Late Ward Nurse

Swindon
May 5, 2026

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Job Description

We seek an experienced RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with leadership skills to join our independent small animal hospital in Wiltshire as a Lead Late Ward Nurse.


  • Provide clinical oversight of inpatient care, support discharge processes, and coordinate hospital flow during afternoons and evenings.
  • Support and guide nursing staff, delegate workload, and ensure high standards and continuity of care.
  • Manage handovers, ensure accurate documentation, and prepare patients for out-of-hours transfer.
  • Work 40 hours weekly, with weekend shift rotations, in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, strong clinical knowledge, excellent organisation, and communication skills.

  • Benefits include CPD funding, team events, wellbeing support, and various staff discounts. To apply, contact Lyndsay Hughes with your CV and cover letter.