Head Veterinary Nurse maternity cover

Medivet & Partners; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Paid CPD allowance

Job summary

Medivet & Partners in Borehamwood is looking for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to provide clinical leadership and ensure exceptional care for patients. You will mentor the nursing team and collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons and Branch Partners for high clinical standards.

This role is ideal for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse wishing to further their leadership skills in a supportive team. Benefits include a health cash plan, annual leave, and continued professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with previous leadership or senior nursing experience.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the nursing and support team.
• Supporting the smooth operational running of the practice.
• Delivering high standards of inpatient and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

As a Head Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the nursing team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory, practice and operational standards and compliance.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Borehamwood.

This role is ideal for a confident RVN looking to take the next step in leadership while continuing to deliver exceptional patient and client care within a well-established first opinion practice. Borehamwood is a sister clinic to Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital, giving the team access to excellent clinical support, advanced facilities, and seamless out‑of‑hours and referral care.

The Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the practice, leading and supporting the nursing team while working closely with the Branch Partners and Veterinary Surgeons to maintain high clinical standards and a positive team culture.

Your Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the nursing and support team
• Supporting the smooth operational running of the practice
• Delivering high standards of inpatient and patient care
• Assisting with consultations, theatre, and schedule 3 procedures
• Supporting nurse consults and client education
• Managing stock control and maintaining clinical protocols
• Ensuring compliance with RCVS and practice standards
• Helping to drive team engagement and development

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with previous leadership or senior nursing experience
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Works well within a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, positive, and supportive of colleague development
• Enjoys a varied caseload and fast‑paced environment

Clinical coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.