We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team at our Hampstead practice in North West London!  

This is a clinical leadership position working closely with our Vets and nursing team to deliver exceptional care! 

Medivet is growing rapidly and it is an exciting time to join us! We encourage growth within your role and are truly committed to help our Medivet community achieve their goals.

We offer clear Head Nurse career pathways, tailored by you to suit your individual needs as well as collective support with tips and tricks across the whole of Medivet and online learning which you can manage at your own pace.

So whether you're an established HVN or taking the first step into a management role, you will have access to further training and support with all the tools to continue your professional development. 

Salary and Hours:

• Salary £27,573 to £32,615 per annum depending on experience 
• Hours 40 per week with 1:3 Saturdays 
• Fair share of bank holiday cover with TOIL and minimal on-call duties 
• £300 CPD allowance with 2-days CPD leave
• RCVS, VDS and BVNA membership fees 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Improved Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional benefits, including 100% attendance scheme and ‘Peternity’ leave

Key Accountabilities 

In this role you will assist with financial and operational performance of your practice as well as the overall team performance and engagement.

You'll take pride in the delivery of exceptional clinical quality and care, encouraging a progressive clinical culture. And, ensure Medivet policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to by all of your team. 

You'll work closely with the Lead Vet as well as our wider teams to ensure the general smooth running of your practice, from Practice Standards to Health & Safety, and ensure things such as debt is managed and controlled and any complaints are dealt with appropriately. 

As a Head Nurse and Clinical Coach, you will develop and support your direct reports, holding one to ones and providing regular feedback on their performance.

From time to time you may need to assist your Area Manager with recruitment by meeting potential new team members during a practice visit, as well as taking action to create a positive environment that results in stable retention for your branch.

Skills and Experience 

We are seeking someone with leadership qualities, approachability and a passion for getting the best out of people! RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse, ideally 2 years post qualified and Clinical Coach to support our SVNs in practice. 

The Branch

Hampstead Village is one of our Zasman Vet clinics which have been part of the Medivet family since 2018! 

Hampstead Village is situated in beautiful and affluent part of the capital, right on the doorstep of Hampstead Heath and next to the Overground. 

It has been awarded a Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award from the International Society of Feline Medicine.