Registered Veterinary nurse

Medivet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Oadby is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. The role includes providing exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries, and managing patient admissions. Candidates should be RCVS registered with experience in delivering patient care. Competitive benefits include a health cash plan, life assurance, and five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave

Paid leave for CPD

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in a veterinary practice.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care

Experience of supporting Nurse consults

Team collaboration skills

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

Overview

Medivet Oadby is a friendly small animal practice with a loyal client base, and we’re excited to be recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team. Our practice is fully equipped with modern facilities, including an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, digital x-ray, and dental suite—everything you need to provide high-quality care.

The Role

• Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm (30-minute lunch)
• Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays and Sundays (early or late shift) at our Medivet Thurmaston 24-Hour hospital - with time off in lieu
• Fair share of bank holiday/on-call rota

You’ll be part of a close-knit, experienced team including our Lead Vet Gillian, Head Veterinary Nurse, RVN, SVN, and CCA—all dedicated to delivering the best care for our patients.

Located opposite The Parade, Oadby’s popular shopping area, the practice is surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants, with convenient nearby bus routes.

If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity or have an informal chat before applying, please contact Serena at [e-mail].

Join us at Medivet Oadby and be part of a team that truly cares - for pets, clients, and each other.

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... 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.