Head Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Devon and Torbay is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role includes exceptional patient care, collaboration with veterinary surgeons during procedures, and ensuring client satisfaction. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including clinical CPD allowances, life assurance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Health cash plan with Private GP Service

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid clinical CPD and additional leave

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in delivering exceptional care.
• Ability to support Nurse consults with a focus on practice performance.
• Team player with strong coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client care and support the veterinary team during procedures.
• Manage admissions, discharge, and patient transfers.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and schedule activities.

Skills

Exceptional patient care

Team collaboration

Coaching and influencing skills

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are currently seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team at Medivet Gatley.

The whole clinic has been recently refurbished so has a clean, warm and welcoming feel, with an abundance of natural light which is a rarity in the vet world! Well worth a visit!

The clinic is a well-established, community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing top-quality care to our beloved animal patients. As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play an essential role in providing excellent nursing care to our patients, supporting our veterinary surgeons during procedures, and ensuring a positive experience for our clients.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week Mon -Friday 8.00 - 4.30 (30 mins for lunch) 1 weekend in 6 at Ashton.

• 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.