Head Veterinary Nurse - Maternity Cover

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Medivet Cheshunt is looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse for a full-time maternity cover position in Waltham Cross. Join a compassionate team and enjoy opportunities for clinical development and nursing clinics, plus a comprehensive benefits package including a health cash plan and life assurance.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Funded certificate opportunities

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Support with surgeries and procedures.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Exceptional patient care

Coaching and influencing

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Medivet Cheshunt is a well-established, cat-friendly practice situated in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.

We are seeking a Head Veterinary nurse to join us in a full time, maternity cover contract. You'll be working alongside a fantastic team, led by our Branch Partner, Lindsay.

We can offer you lots of opportunity for nurse clinics and we will support you with training and internal CPD to build confidence and develop your consulting skills, we also have a bespoke nutritional ambassador programme!

To help your clinical passions flourish, we have created clinical communities where vets and nurses with shared interests can connect and collaborate on a regular basis!

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click apply or for a friendly initial conversation please contact [e-mail]

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 weeks 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:

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
  
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
  
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
  
• Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
  
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
  
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
  
• Dispense and check medication.
  
• Deliver professional excellence, implementing and complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
  
• Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
  
• Engage, coach and develop your team.
  
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice across practices and the wider Medivet community.
  

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
  
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
  
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
  
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
  
• 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