Head Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group Limited; Higher Ashton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated Head Registered Veterinary Nurse for their Gatley clinic. In this full-time role, you will provide exceptional care for animal patients, assist veterinary surgeons during procedures, and foster a positive experience for clients. The position offers competitive benefits, including a health cash plan and additional annual leave with service.

Benefits

Health cash plan covering dental, physio, and optical services

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid CPD and funded certificate opportunities

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS and experienced in providing excellent client and patient care.
• Proficient in supporting Nurse consults and working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients and support veterinary surgeons.
• Monitor patients and manage admissions and discharges.
• Dispense and check medications per practice standards.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Client care

Coaching 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.