Head Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Bulwell is hiring a Head Veterinary Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care. The role involves supporting surgeries, managing appointments, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate is an RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a commitment to excellent client service. This full-time position offers a supportive working environment and various benefits.

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

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and manage procedural activities.
• Conduct nurse led appointments and manage patient care.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Patient and client care

Team collaboration

Nurse consult support

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

Medivet Hucknall are hiring for a Head Veterinary Nurse!

Medivet Hucknall is a busy, well-equipped, purpose-built clinic. The clinic features an operating theatre, prep area, digital X-ray, ultrasound. With access to MRI and CT scanners at the nearby East Midlands Referrals orthopaedic centre, and is close to our 24-hour Alfreton Hospital.

You will be working alongside an experienced Vet, three RVNs, two Client Support Assistants, and an Office Manager — all managing a busy caseload while delivering excellent patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your clinical career, based in a great location with easy transport links to Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and beyond.

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week) with a 1 in 8 full weekends at our Alfreton 24hour Hospital.

To apply, click the link or, for an informal chat to find out more, contact Laura at [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 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:

• 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.
• 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.