Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group; Calne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-equipped veterinary practice in Calne is seeking a passionate Head Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role. This position involves clinical leadership, delivering exceptional patient care, and managing a nursing team. Candidates must be RCVS registered veterinary nurses with experience in leading clinical teams. The role offers an excellent salary, a £1000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan, life assurance, and annual leave enhancement.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid day’s leave for personal use

Clinical CPD funding

Internal CPD and funded certificate opportunities

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Exceptional patient care

Team management

Nurse clinics experience

Coaching and influencing

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Welcome to Medivet Calne - a friendly, well-equipped practice set in the heart of the stunning Wiltshire countryside.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our welcoming team on a Full Time basis (40 hours per week + 1 in 4 Saturdays).

Why Calne?
Calne is a charming, community-driven town with fantastic local amenities just a short stroll from the practice. With excellent transport links to the M4 (Chippenham junction) and countryside views - including Wiltshire’s iconic White Horse - this is a perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty.

Why Us?
Our clinic is equipped with ultrasound, dental x-ray, in-house lab, and more - giving you everything you need to deliver high-quality care. The role includes both consulting and operating, offering a great mix of variety and continuity.

As well as an excellent salary for this position we are also offering a £1000 sign on bonus for the successful candidate.

Please contact [e-mail] for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
  
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
  
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
  
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
  
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
  
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
  
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
  
• Funded certificate opportunities.
  
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
  
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
  
• Cycle to Work scheme.
  
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
  

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other - we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
  
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
  
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
  
• Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
  
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
  
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
  
• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
  
• Dispense and check medication.
  
• Deliver professional excellence, implementing and complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
  
• Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
  
• Engage, coach and develop your team.
  
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice across practices and the wider Medivet community.
  

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
  
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
  
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
  
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
  
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
  

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.