Head Veterinary Nurse

Medivet-Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Medivet is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to help establish the day-to-day running of a Central London clinic within a seven-clinic group. You will lead nursing standards, develop nurse-led services, and provide hands-on clinical support across surgeries, diagnostics, and inpatient care.

You will lead by example, embedding high clinical standards while ensuring an organised, welcoming practice. This is an opportunity to shape culture, support professional development, and contribute to a larger

Qualifications

• RVN qualification or equivalent with current registration.
• Experience in clinical leadership and nurse-led clinics.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-led consultations and manage schedule 3 activities, surgeries and procedures with compliance to standards.
• Provide patient monitoring, care and manage admissions/discharges as appropriate.
• Deliver exceptional care to clients and support practice-wide goals.
• Provide clinical leadership and development to the nursing team.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Surgical assistance

Diagnostics

Client communication

Care planning

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be instrumental in establishing the day-to-day running of the clinic. From implementing high standards of patient care to implementing standard operating procedures you'll help build the foundations for a practice we're all proud of.You'll also play a hands-on clinical role by:Supporting with surgical procedures, diagnostics and inpatient care.Developing and growing nurse-led consultations and preventative healthcare services.Delivering outstanding nursing care and exceptional client experiences.Leading by example, embedding high clinical standards and best practice.Helping create an organised, efficient and welcoming practice environment.Be Part of Something BiggerWhilst you'll be based in one clinic, you'll be part of a group of seven clinics across Central London led by our Branch Partner, Charlotte, and Operations Manager, Shadi and our lead vet Jj. Together, we're committed to building a supportive, collaborative team culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, feel valued, and have every opportunity to develop professionally. We believe that when our teams thrive, so do our patients and clients, and we're passionate about creating an environment where everyone can build a rewarding and fulfilling career.This is the start of an exciting journey, and we're looking for people who want to help shape it.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that's why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra 'Day for You', a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

This isn't just another Head Nurse role. It's an opportunity to help develop a clinic, shape its culture, and play a key role in building a team that genuinely enjoys coming to work.

What you'll be doing

Typically, in this role, you'll:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, leading nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
• Deliver exceptional care to your clients
• Provide clinical leadership, inspiration and development to the nursing team