Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (SRVN) - Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Medmatch; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading small animal practice in Stevenage as a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance your clinical skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and no out-of-hours work.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays

Funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Private medical insurance

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy first-opinion setting.
• Confident in mentoring and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team alongside the Head Nurse and Practice Manager.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with practice operations.
• Shape nursing protocols and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Senior RegisteredVeterinary Nurse (SRVN) – Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary up to £32,000 DOE No OOH Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced RVN ready to step into a leadership role? Join a well-established small animal practice in Stevenage as a Senior Veterinary Nurse, where you’ll take on more responsibility, help guide a dedicated team, and continue to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 (depending on experience)
• No out-of-hours or Sunday work
• 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
• Funded CPD with support for leadership and clinical development
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Private medical insurance
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme, life assurance, employee discounts & wellbeing support

The Role

As a Senior RVN, you’ll help lead the nursing team alongside the Head Nurse and Practice Manager. Your duties will span clinical work, mentoring junior staff, and assisting with practice operations.

You’ll enjoy:

• A varied caseload across theatre, inpatient care, and consults
• Supporting junior nurses and student development
• Involvement in shaping nursing protocols and standards
• A nurturing environment with the autonomy to take ownership of your role

About the Practice

This is a well-equipped, RCVS-accredited small animal practice offering digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and a modern surgical suite. The team is friendly, collaborative, and passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

Located in Stevenage, you'll benefit from great transport links to London and the surrounding countryside — the best of both worlds for your career and lifestyle.

Who We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in a busy first-opinion setting
• Confident in mentoring, leadership, and clinical skills
• Team-focused with a genuine passion for patient care

Interested in taking the next step in your nursing career?
Send your CV to [e-mail]
Or speak to Mahmoud directly on 07907 862443 for more details.