Clinical Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

MedMatch; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MedMatch is seeking a Clinical Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse in Cardiff to drive clinical standards and patient care while supporting team development. The role emphasizes mentoring, governance and continuous improvement within a collaborative practice environment.

The successful RVN will lead safe, evidence-based nursing care, coordinate workflow and staffing, and be involved in emergency cases alongside hands-on nursing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RVN with current registration and clinical leadership experience.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor RVNs, SVNs, and support staff.
• Experience coordinating clinical workflow and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care.
• Coordinate clinical workflow, caseloads and staffing priorities.
• Mentor RVNs, SVNs and Patient Care Assistants.
• Develop clinical governance and quality improvement experience.
• Support emergency cases alongside direct nursing responsibilities.
• Flexible start date available.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

An opportunity for a Clinical Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse has opened within a highly supportive veterinary practice in Cardiff.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced RVN ready to take greater ownership of clinical standards, patient care and team development. Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, professional development and continuous improvement provides an excellent environment for an ambitious veterinary nurse.

About the Position:

• Benefit from genuine clinical leadership and supervisory responsibility
• Lead safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care
• Coordinate clinical workflow, caseloads and staffing priorities
• Mentor RVNs, SVNs and Patient Care Assistants
• Develop clinical governance and quality improvement experience
• Support emergency cases alongside direct nursing responsibilities
• Flexible start date available

About the Practice:

• Collaborative clinical environment prioritising exceptional patient care
• Strong emphasis on professional development and evidence-based practice
• Structured clinical governance supports consistently high nursing standards
• Multidisciplinary teams encourage effective communication and collaboration
• RCVS standards underpin clinical protocols and nursing practice
• Continuous improvement culture supports learning and reflective practice
• Convenient location with good/great transport links nearby