Head Veterinary Nurse maternity cover

Medivet; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking an experienced Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead a supportive team in Greater London. This role involves ensuring high standards of patient and client care, team management, and supporting clinical procedures. Ideal candidates will be RCVS registered, have strong teamworking skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding care. Opportunities for development and recognition are provided.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling services

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid leave for personal use

Clinical CPD funding

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, contributing to practice performance.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures.
• Carry out nurse led appointments.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges.
• Check medication and comply with practices.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Exceptional patient and client care

Teamwork

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Medivet Welling is excited to offer an opportunity for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic chance to lead, inspire, and help shape the future of nursing care at our well-established practice in Greater London. As Head RVN, you will play a central role in ensuring the highest standards of patient and client care, while creating a positive, collaborative environment for the whole team.

At Medivet Welling, you will work alongside a committed Lead Veterinary Surgeon, a dedicated nursing team, and practice support staff. Your role will include overseeing the day-to-day running of the practice from a nursing perspective, supporting and developing your team, and ensuring the smooth delivery of exceptional clinical care. We are looking for someone who is proactive, well-organised, and confident in supporting nurse consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, and mentoring colleagues at different stages of their careers.

Welling itself offers a wonderful mix of suburban peace and excellent connections into London. With its strong community feel, green open spaces such as Danson Park and Falconwood, and a host of local cafés and shops, the area provides a great balance between work and lifestyle. Easy transport links mean you can enjoy all the opportunities of central London while still benefitting from a relaxed, friendly neighbourhood to call home.

Medivet is proud to support and invest in our nursing teams, providing opportunities for development, progression, and recognition. As Head RVN, you will have the chance to grow your leadership skills, make a real impact within the practice, and be part of a wider network of passionate, supportive colleagues across the Medivet community.

This is a maternity cover position.

If you’re a motivated and compassionate RVN ready to step into a leadership role where you can guide others, deliver exceptional patient care, and thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please click “Apply” on our careers site, or for an informal conversation, reach out to [e-mail] or call 07961 834919.

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.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future