Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in London is seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse for its 24-hour hospital in Kensington. The role involves exceptional patient care, assisting in surgeries, and delivering nurse-led appointments. Ideal candidates are RCVS registered Nursing professionals with a passion for animal care and effective communication skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Effective team player with consultation experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures.
• Carry out nurse-led appointments.

Skills

Exceptional patient care

Team collaboration

Surgery support

Client communication

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse page is loaded## Head Registered Veterinary Nurselocations: Kensington, Greater Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002280This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our 24 hour hospital at Kensington, one of London’s most vibrant and well-connected areas. You’ll be part of a team that handles a dynamic and diverse caseload, from routine consults to complex emergency and critical care cases.We are seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Medivet Kensington 24 Hour. You’ll have the chance to work alongside a team of skilled colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment, with access to modern equipment and a strong nursing team.This role is working 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 weekends. [e-mail] for a friendly chat. **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 weeks 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.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.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.