Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse for their Northallerton practice. The role involves overseeing clinical standards, mentoring the nursing team, and delivering exceptional care to clients. A supportive environment encourages professional development in a team-focused practice. Competitive benefits, including health plans and generous leave, are offered.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave

Internal CPD opportunities

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Able to lead a clinical team confidently.
• Experienced in implementing a progressive clinical culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Support with surgeries and procedures.
• Engage, coach, and develop your nursing team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient and client care

Coaching and influencing

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

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Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Apply locations Northallerton, North Yorkshire time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR001500

Our friendly team in Medivet Northallerton are dedicated and experienced small and large animal vets who are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care for small pets, horses, farm animals, and exotic pets whether at the surgery, at home or on the farm.

Northallerton have been providing veterinary care for the community since before the First World War and has been at the current, central Northallerton location for over 50 years. Through diligence, clinical excellence and above all compassion, the practice has built a reputation for outstanding and comprehensive veterinary services.

As the HRVN for this veterinary team you will care for our small animal client base and is fantastic opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse that maybe looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and forward-thinking team. You will play a key leadership role—overseeing clinical standards, supporting and mentoring the nursing team, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Whether you’re an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse or a senior RVN ready to step up, this role offers the chance to grow in a practice where your ideas are valued, your team is collaborative, and your location makes every workday a pleasure.

We want to be the best place for vets and nurses to work and we're taking the right steps in achieving this. For more information contact [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 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 CommunitiesFunded 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.

Why work here?

Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals.

We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.

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About Us

At Medivet we’re proud that we’ve been able to achieve steady growth without losing the family feel of the company, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll be joining at a time when Medivet is growing, and you’ll be able to make a real impact on how the business is shaped for the future.