Weekend Veterinary Nurse

As a Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical delivery of nurse led appointments and will be required to support the Vet with procedures as required ensuring we deliver exceptional care always there to our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance.

Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock is a modern, well-equipped veterinary surgery and the hub of the Oxford region. We are committed to providing a high-quality, good-value, and honest veterinary service to all pets, both day and night. Located on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, Woodstock is a picturesque town with excellent access to Oxford city centre. The practice has recently been extended and refurbished, featuring a CT scanner and digital x-ray facilities.

Full or half-day shifts, alternate weekends, or variable patterns that fit around other commitments — we’d love to explore what works best for you.

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 (FTE).
• 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:

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
• 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, implementing and complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
• Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
• Engage, coach and develop your team.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

We are looking for a Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team in Woodstock. The ideal candidate will have a passion for emergency and critical care and will thrive on delivering gold-standard patient and client care. You’ll be joining a team where every nurse’s opinion truly counts toward the care of our patients. Your day will include a variety of nursing and surgical duties, working with interesting medical cases and receiving full support from our experienced and friendly team. You’ll bring a positive attitude and a desire to develop your skills and knowledge further within a supportive environment. This is a permanent part-time role, covering weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) — however, we are very open to flexible working arrangements.