Medivet
Head Veterinary Nurse (12 Month FTC)
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Head Veterinary Nurse
We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Medivet East Oxford at an exciting time of growth and investment on a 12-month FTC.
What makes this role stand out?
- £1,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocating shortly to a brand-new, purpose-built practice in East Oxford (Bobby Fryer Close)
- Opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped clinical environment from day one
- Experienced Partner and collaborative team to help support you in your role
Our New Practice
- 3 spacious consult rooms
- 1 dedicated theatre
- Separate cat and dog waiting areas
- On-site kennels
- Dedicated imaging room
- X-ray suite
This is an exciting time to join a practice that is actively investing in its facilities, team, and future—offering you the opportunity to be part of its next chapter.
Role Details
The role is based on 40 hours per week, with flexibility for part-time applicants. Hours can be worked across either four or five days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (at local practices) or 1 in 6 full weekends at Woodstock 24 Hour.
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Benefits
Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
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What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
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