Veterinary Nurse

Medivet; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling access

5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid additional 'Day for You'

CPD funding and leave

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Job summary

Medivet in Alfreton is seeking a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. You will provide exceptional care, support surgeries, manage admissions, and engage in nurse-led appointments.

The position includes a permanent contract, options for a 4 or 5 day work week, and a range of employee benefits including health cash plans, annual leave, and funded certificate opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered.
• Experience in providing exceptional patient and client care is essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures.
• Carry out nurse-led appointments.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges.
• Check and dispense medication.
• Engage and coordinate team briefings.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Exceptional patient and client care

Team collaboration

Supporting Nurse consults

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

At Medivet Alfreton, you’ll be part of a large, supportive team of 15 vets, an amazing head nurse, 15 nurses, and 5 receptionists, all working together to provide the best care possible.

Many of our vets hold or are working towards certificates in dermatology, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, emergency & critical care, and ophthalmology. The practice is well‑equipped with six consult rooms, separate dog and cat wards, three sterile theatres, dedicated diagnostic suites, dental facilities, digital x‑ray, two staff rooms, and more. Our hospital is committed to maintaining high standards and providing excellent care to both clients and patients.

We are offering a permanent full‑time contract with the option of a 4 or 5 day week, including 1 in 8 full weekends. You will also be required to work Bank Holidays and to join our on‑call rota.

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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

• 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.