Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Langley is looking for a full-time Head Veterinary Nurse. In this role, you will support surgeries, deliver exceptional patient care, and manage admissions. The ideal candidate should have RCVS registration and experience in veterinary nursing. Benefits include a £1,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive health coverage. Join a professional and friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Annual leave increasing with service

Clinical CPD funding

Pension

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse registration required.
• Experience in veterinary care and client service.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care

Teamwork

Support Nurse consults

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

We’re looking for a full-time qualified Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and professional team at our small animal practice in Langley (Slough).

Medivet Langley has a well-established client base with over 1,300 active clients and is proudly accredited as a cat-friendly clinic.

The practice features two consult rooms, space for nurse‑led clinics, and x‑ray facilities. We also have access to advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and ECG. For out‑of‑hours care, the branch is supported by our 24‑hour hospital in Watford, ensuring continued high‑quality care for your patients.

Located next to the beautiful Langley Park and close to historic landmarks such as Windsor Castle, Langley offers a great balance of countryside and convenience. It’s just an hour from London and only 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

The rota is a 4 day week with weekends on a 1 in 6 basis at Watford 24‑hour.

We’re pleased to offer a £1,000 sign‑on bonus as part of this HRVN role.

For more information email [e-mail].

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 if you need support.
• 5 week annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• 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.
• Pension.
• 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:

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Carry out nurse‑led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• If relevant: Complete patient transfers to out‑of‑hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and co‑ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24‑hour veterinary centres.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, 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.

We’re continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care, always there by creating great experiences for our patients, clients, and colleagues through a forward‑thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in‑house MRI machines and state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres.

We love working with talented, like‑minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.