At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate nursing team, delivering exceptional care and supporting clinical operations.
- Company: Join Medivet Borehamwood, a friendly and supportive veterinary practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, health cash plan, and CPD funding.
- Other info: Access to advanced facilities and excellent clinical support.
- Why this job: Step into leadership while making a real difference in patient and client care.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
As a Head Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the nursing team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory, practice and operational standards and compliance.
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
- 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
- Registered Veterinary Nurse with previous leadership or senior nursing experience
- Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
- Works well within a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
- 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?
- 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
- What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.
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Head Veterinary Nurse maternity cover in Borehamwood employer: Medivet & Partners
At Medivet & Partners, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture where every team member is valued. Our Veterinary Care Assistants benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners. Located in a busy veterinary practice, you'll thrive in an environment that prioritises exceptional care and teamwork.
