- Location
- Borehamwood, United Kingdom · Watford, Hertfordshire
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Borehamwood.
This role is ideal for a confident RVN looking to take the next step in leadership while continuing to deliver exceptional patient and client care within a well-established first opinion practice. Borehamwood is a sister clinic to Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital, giving the team access to excellent clinical support, advanced facilities, and seamless out-of-hours and referral care.
The Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the practice, leading and supporting the nursing team while working closely with the Branch Partners and Veterinary Surgeons to maintain high clinical standards and a positive team culture.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and mentoring the nursing and support team
Supporting the smooth operational running of the practice
Delivering high standards of inpatient and patient care
Assisting with consultations, theatre, and schedule 3 procedures
Supporting nurse consults and client education
Managing stock control and maintaining clinical protocols
Ensuring compliance with RCVS and practice standards
Helping to drive team engagement and development
About You
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who:
Has previous leadership or senior nursing experience
Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
Works well within a collaborative team environment
Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
Is proactive, positive, and supportive of colleague development
Enjoys a varied caseload and fast-paced environment
Clinical coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
At Medivet Borehamwood, you’ll be part of a close-knit and welcoming team with the added benefit of support from Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital, our sister clinic. This partnership provides access to advanced diagnostics, 24-hour care, and a strong network of experienced colleagues across the region.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
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 RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a confident leader with experience of getting the best out of every colleague.
We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional care to patients, leading nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
- Deliver exceptional care to your clients
- Provide clinical leadership, inspiration and development to the nursing team
