Are you a fully qualified and Registered Veterinary Nurse? Here at PDSA your skills are truly valued, your caseload is excitingly varied, and pet wellbeing always comes before profit. Whether you're recently qualified and looking to grow your confidence, or a seasoned RVN searching for a team that truly values your experience, you'll fit right in here.

We work as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with a crucial difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Your day-to-day will cover: Hands-on inpatient nursing, monitoring, and emergency care. Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures. Running nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics. Radiography, diagnostic imaging, and dispensary management. RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 months UK small animal experience preferred). Pragmatic, efficient, and welfare-focused in your approach to patient care. Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about making a genuine difference to people and pets in need. Skill Development & Broad Caseload with exposure to a huge variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases to continuously build your expertise. Work in well-equipped hospitals with separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and extensive orthopaedic gear. Work alongside long-standing colleagues who bring a fantastic wealth of knowledge and a strong, supportive team ethos.

True Work-Life Balance: Standard 37.5 hours per week with a guaranteed 1-hour lunch break. Flexible full-time or part-time options available. Structured internal CPD programs and clear career development pathways. 3 days CPD and £500 per year allowance, plus full payment of your RCVS fees. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell 5 days). Dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing. AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, and life assurance (4x salary). Generous pension options with employer contributions rising up to 10%. Fetch discounts platform, staff pet discounts and enhanced family leave. Please note, by applying for this role you are agreeing to have your details added to our database for communication purposes.

Make a difference every day with PDSA For over 100 years, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people facing financial hardship. Join us and help make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, while being part of a charity that's evolving to reach even more communities. Grow your surgical career with us as a Veterinary Surgeon We carry out a wide range of surgical procedures in-house, with plenty of exposure to emergency and complex surgery.

You'll enjoy a varied clinical caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, medicine, with opportunities to build your skills and confidence. Manage a diverse caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery. Carry out a wide range of surgical procedures in-house, including emergency and complex surgeries.

Work on a varied clinical caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, and medicine. Progress your surgical career with opportunities for skill-building and confidence development. Be MRCVS registered.

Have experience delivering high-quality patient and client care. Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making. Be confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems. Ideally have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience. Flexible working arrangements offered with part-time hours considered.

Work-life balance is a key focus, with minimal weekend commitments. The rota includes approximately one in four Saturday mornings, finishing at 12pm. Weekday shifts typically finish at 6pm, with only occasional late shifts required to support emergency cases.

Relocation & Sponsorship support available. CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees.

Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show. 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra five days.

Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day annually. Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%. Life assurance providing four times your annual salary. AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, and private medical cover included. Retail, holiday, and lifestyle discounts available through the staff Fetch benefits platform. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services. Gillingham Pet Hospital is a purpose-built PDSA veterinary hospital with ample free on-site parking. The hospital is well equipped, featuring two operating theatres, six consulting rooms, a dedicated preparation area, separate dog and cat kennels, an isolation ward, and an imaging room.

We are the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), a British veterinary charity established in 1917 that provides free veterinary care to pets of people on low incomes across Great Britain. With a network of animal hospitals and practices, we conduct over one million consultations every year, offering vital services like neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping at cost. Our commitment to animal welfare is recognized through prestigious awards, including the Dickin Medal, and we are guided by Acts of Parliament from our head office in Telford, Shropshire.

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about animal care and leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career with us. We encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to support sick and injured animals in need.

We're seeking a passionate Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to become part of our welcoming crew at PDSA Huyton, Liverpool .

You'll bring: A proven history of exceptional clinical skills and outstanding client service A team-focused, positive attitude and sincere dedication to collaboration Confidence in a dynamic, mission-oriented setting An enthusiasm for aiding people and their pets within your community As a Team Leader, you will support the Head Nurse by guiding a section of our nursing staff to provide top-notch, compassionate care. You'll oversee a squad of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants working in surgery, patient care, and consultations, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistently high standards. You'll be an encouraging, approachable leader—someone who thrives in mentoring others, offering clear feedback, and establishing a culture of clinical excellence. You'll also assist in integrating our Pet Wellbeing services, advocating prevention, education, and proactive healthcare. And when needed, you'll seamlessly step in to cover for the Head Nurse. If you value teamwork, diversity, and a position where you can truly make an impact, this could be your ideal next move. Essential Criteria Certified Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Outstanding communication and social skills, with the capacity to foster productive relationships with team members, clients, and partners. Dedication to providing top-notch customer service and client support. Documented experience in successfully executing projects and promoting enhancements. Advanced computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office suite. Desirable Criteria Background in guiding, mentoring, and developing individuals or teams. Proven capability to organize, prioritize, and efficiently handle tasks, resources, and workloads. Prior experience in a dynamic small animal veterinary practice setting. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Well-organized and proactive work style. Capacity to collaborate effectively within a team while managing personal duties. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Flexible and resilient in a high-energy environment. We're truly enthusiastic about being an exceptional place to work, where individuals feel proud of their contributions, connected to a meaningful mission, and capable of making a real impact each day. Our teams are cooperative and supportive, and we welcome everyone to bring their ideas, uniqueness, and passion for pets to the workplace. In addition to a gratifying position and a positive, people-oriented culture, we provide a diverse array of benefits, including: Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life. CPD allowance of three days and £500 annually for growth. We cover your full RCVS fees, ensuring you're never out of pocket. Comprehensive internal CPD programs along with discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show. 25 days of vacation plus Bank Holidays, with an option to purchase or sell an extra five days.

Three paid special days off each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day. Generous pension plans, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%. Life assurance offering four times your yearly salary for added security. AXA Health Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support for your wellbeing. Discounts on retail, holidays, and lifestyle through our staff Fetch benefits platform. Improved maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to assist you and your family. 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance along with access to staff veterinary services. PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

Flexible working arrangements available; part-time hours considered. Relocation support and visa sponsorship may be available. Enjoy surgery and supporting other vets?

Join our team at PDSA Gillingham in a hands-on clinical role where you can help shape the care we provide. This could suit an established lead vet or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to develop their leadership skills. You'll need to have been qualified for more than three years and be confident working with colleagues and clients.

Work with a surgically biased caseload, using a practical, evidence-based approach to find the best plan for each pet and owner. Guide and develop the Veterinary Surgeon team. Share your skills and help maintain clinical standards across the hospital.

You'll need to have been qualified for more than three years and be confident working with colleagues and clients. CPD allowance of 5 days, £1000 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, so you're never out of pocket.

*Where applicable Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show. 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.

Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually. Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%. Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind. AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover included. Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family. 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

Why join PDSA?

At PDSA, you'll use your clinical skills to help pets whose owners are facing financial hardship. You'll have the opportunity to develop your surgery and leadership skills while making a difference to pets and the people who love them.

Pay Breakdown: Base salary: £57,039 to £64,595 - Allowances: £5530 Additional one-off payment after 12 months of service: £5000 Diversity & Inclusion: PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate pre-employment checks. As a safeguarding organisation, we expect all colleagues to share our commitment to protecting children, adults at risk and one another. The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.