Job Description

Seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Medivet Stanmore on a full time basis working 40 hours per week which can be worked over 4 or 5 days with 1:6 weekends at Watford 24 Hour.


The practice has great facilities including x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound a theatre and a consult room. Stanmore works closely with Medivet Hendon and Watford 24 Hour practices.


There is parking at the practice.


You will be working in a fast paced environment with a busy caseload and a loyal client base.


Medivet is proud to support and invest in our nursing teams, providing opportunities for development, progression, and recognition. As Head RVN, you will have the chance to grow your leadership skills, make a real impact within the practice, and be part of a wider network of passionate, supportive colleagues across the Medivet community.


As a Head Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the nursing team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory, practice and operational standards and compliance.


For more information on this position please email shan/lewis@medivet.co.uk

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. 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:

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, 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.