Clinical Nurse Manager - Small Animal

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team within the Lynton Veterinary Group for a Fixed Term Contract maternity cover from January 2026 until February 2027 on a part‑time basis.

Lynton Veterinary Group is a well‑established small animal veterinary group based in Woking, Bagshot and Addlestone. We recently relocated to a new, purpose‑built facility in Woking and continue to invest in our other two practices. Our clinics are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art clinical equipment including dental radiography, Virtual Veterinary Equipment (VVS), visiting specialist surgeons, laparoscopic spays and more. We also operate a purpose‑built grooming salon at our main site and are widely respected for providing the highest level of service to our community.

• Lead a large group of veterinary nurses and support staff.
• Provide support and training to our SVN’s.
• Oversee clinical duties such as anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, nurse consultations, drug dispensing, laboratory work, and maintaining a sterile work environment.
• Manage the 27‑hour working week: 5 days a week, 1 in 4 Saturdays 8:00‑4:30 p.m., with no out‑of‑hours coverage.
• Ensure smooth operation of the daily rota and support staff well‑being initiatives.

• Previous proven leadership skills in a clinical setting.
• Excellent clinical competence and strong communication skills.

• Competitive base salary – up to £25,637 DOE.
• Annual leave: 6.6 weeks, increasing with length of service.
• Paid birthday off.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and other wellbeing initiatives.
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro‑rata.
• Certificate support through the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon and opportunities to apply for research funding.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.
• VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Pawsome Benefits discount gateway.
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer.

Mid‑Senior level.

Part‑time – 27 hours per week.

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