Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse. In this role, you will contribute to all nursing aspects, ensure outstanding patient and client care, and enjoy opportunities for clinical development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to thrive in a supportive team. If you are passionate about veterinary nursing and eager to take your next step, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in nurse consults and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients daily.
• Support vet during operations and procedures.
• Manage admissions and discharges of patients.

Skills

RCVS registered

Teamwork

Coaching skills

Client care

Job description

Responsibilities

Medivet Southend has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming practice. This role is ideal for a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care while being part of a supportive team.

As an RVN at Medivet Southend, you will be involved in all areas of nursing, including surgical and anaesthetic support, inpatient care, laboratory work, and nurse consultations. You will have the chance to work with a varied caseload and to build strong relationships with clients and their pets. We encourage clinical development, and you will be supported to continue expanding your skills, including schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered veterinary nurse with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. You should enjoy working collaboratively, communicating effectively, and contributing to the smooth daily flow of the practice. This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and the chance to develop your nursing career within a forward‑thinking and well‑established Medivet team.

If you are a passionate RVN looking for your next step in a practice where your growth and contribution truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, simply click Apply, or for an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact Nabi Issrar at [e-mail] or call 07961 834919.

Client care

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.

Patient care

• Support the vet with any operations or procedures when required.
• Carry out nurse‑led appointments.
• Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet (depending on complexity).
• Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date. • Ensure all pre or post‑operation activity is completed.
• Provide everyday care for patients by carrying out appropriate walking, toileting and feeding.
• Complete any patient transfers required to out of hours (OOH) care provider or for any enhanced care required.
• Responsible for dispensing and checking any medication required. All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet in line with clinical competence.

Standards and Compliance

• Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Commercial performance

• Maximise the adoption of nurse‑led appointments to deliver patient care and maximise the capacity of the clinic.

Communications

• Hold daily briefings and co‑ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.

Clinical administration

• Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
• Package and send off lab tests.
• Effective stock management including stock rotation, managing out of date products and stock to shelf.
• Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
• Ensure the back of house is set up and ready for procedures.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.

Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience.

About us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24‑hour veterinary centres.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, 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.

We’re continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care, always there by creating great experiences for our patients, clients, and colleagues through a forward‑thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in‑house MRI machines and state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres.

We love working with talented, like‑minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.