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We have an exciting full-time Head Veterinary Nurse position at our long-established branch in Oxted, as our current Head Nurse is transferring to a different department.
The role will involve all aspects of nursing as well as assisting with training our student nurses through clinical coaching. This position provides you with the opportunity to develop nursing clinics and use your initiative to promote new ideas; more responsibilities will form part of this role with full support being provided by the nursing team.
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be responsible for the overseeing of the administration associated with the daily running of the branch, as well as supporting and delivering standards of the RCVS PSS scheme and the requirements of a training practice. At Oxted, there is minimal reception cover during the weekdays, as our receptionists are there everyday from open to close.
This is a full time permanent position, covering 40 hours a week over 5 days. You will also be part of a weekend rota, covering 1:5 full weekends at Medivet 24 Hour Beckenham (with time off in lieu).
Salary and benefits
Competitive salary of up to £29,500 per annum
Generous CPD allowance and in-house CPD available
RCVS and VDS fees paid
5 weeks paid annual leave
A friendly, supportive environment within a rewarding role
And much more!
Skills and Experience
You must be a Veterinary Nurse who is registered with the RCVS.
Experience of leading a small team or a strong desire to develop these skills is required.
The Branch
Medivet Oxted is a small animal branch located within walking distance of the pleasant and popular village of Oxted and its train station. The branch has on offer: excellent and spacious, RCVS approved facilities providing both independent cat and dog wards, three consulting rooms, double operating theatre and separate dental suite. They have a full in-house laboratory with both biochemistry and haematology analysers and digital radiography.
Our Oxted team is lead by a branch partner and veterinary surgeon who is supported by an assistant second vet, two part time receptionists and two student veterinary nurses.
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How we work
Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals. We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.
We work as one team
We care about our people, our clients and their pets
We’re forward thinking
These values motivate us to work together to continually improve everything we do.
Meet some of our people
Learn more about life at Medivet from colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles.
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“I thought I was going to stay for two years and move on to the next job but I fell in love with the team and the spirit of everything.”
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