Medivet
Head Veterinary Registered Nurse
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Head Veterinary Nurse (RN/N/VN) – Medivet Bisley
Medivet Bisley is a community-focused practice where pets and their owners are treated like family. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional care with a friendly approach, supportive atmosphere, and genuine passion.
About the Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership for our nursing team, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of clinical, regulatory, and operational compliance while delivering outstanding care to our clients, patients, and colleagues.
You’ll benefit from access to Medivet’s hub-and-spoke model, with 24-hour hospital support in Wokingham for complex cases. This includes access to:
- Advanced diagnostics
- Specialist teams
- A wider clinical network
- Modern equipment
- Clear career development pathways
You will also engage in an 8-hour shift every fourth weekend at our Wokingham 24-hour Hospital (alternating Saturdays and Sundays) and participate in the on-call rota. This valuable experience will allow you to:
- Work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Collaborate with experienced teams
- Develop advanced procedures and gain confidence in complex cases
- Further your nursing career
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your leadership skills, connect with a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact.
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Typical Responsibilities
Your role will primarily involve:
- Patient and client care: Lead nurse-led appointments, schedule 3 activities, and support consults, surgeries, and procedures adhering to all regulatory, practice, and operational standards
- Admissions and discharges: Manage daily patient monitoring and care, including the seamless transition of pets during admissions and discharges
- Clinical leadership: Inspire and develop the nursing team by fostering a patient-centric, collaborative culture
- Compliance and standards: Ensure all protocols and practice standards are met at every level
Requirements
- Registered RCVS Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
- Proven leadership experience and the ability to get the best from team members
- Passionate about exceptional patient and client care
- A collaborative mindset and the drive to grow and inspire teammates
- Experience and interest in hands-on clinical work, including nurse-led procedures and complex case management
What We Offer
At Medivet, we believe your career matters just as much as your rota. Here’s what we provide:
Wellbeing Support
- Health and wellbeing benefits from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Financial Rewards
- £750+ equivalent annual salary covered through the health cash plan
- £3x annual salary life assurance
- Extensive annual leave:
- 5 weeks’ paid leave (plus Bank Holidays) – increasing with service
- A further paid “Day for You” to recharge outside of work
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Learning and Development
- £750 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance
- 2 paid CPD days per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, workshops, and internal CPD sessions
- Funded certificates and clear career pathways within the Medivet 24-hour hospital network
Additional Support & Perks
- Coverage of RCVS and VDS registration fees
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
Why Join Medivet?
For over two decades, we’ve grown as a business without losing the compassionate, family-first approach that defines our culture. Now, we’re seeking like-minded professionals to be part of our journey.
You’ll:
- Use advanced equipment and expertise in a modern hub-and-spoke network
- Shape the future of Medivet through innovation and teamwork
- Contribute to creating better outcomes for pets and owners across our community
If you’re an enthusiastic RVN looking to lead, develop new skills, and help us grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Introductory contact will be made through our recruitment process. Let’s talk about shaping your next steps at Medivet Bisley.
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