Our friendly team in Medivet Northallerton is dedicated to providing excellence in veterinary care for small pets, horses, farm animals, and exotic pets, whether at the surgery, at home, or on the farm.
Northallerton has been serving the community since before the First World War and has been located at its current, central Northallerton site for over 50 years. The practice has built a reputation for outstanding and comprehensive veterinary services through diligence, clinical excellence, and compassion.
We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to care for our small animal client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and forward-thinking team. You will play a key leadership role—overseeing clinical standards, supporting and mentoring the nursing team, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
Whether you are an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse or a senior RVN ready to step up, this role offers the chance to grow in a practice where your ideas are valued, your team is collaborative, and your location makes every workday a pleasure.
We want to be the best place for vets and nurses to work, and we're taking the right steps to achieve this. For more information, contact gemma.butterfield@medivet.co.uk.
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 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 personal use.
* 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 aim to make a positive difference through every interaction.
In this role, you will:
1. Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
2. Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
3. Support surgeries and procedures, completing all pre- and post-procedure activities.
4. Lead, manage, and promote nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
5. Deliver patient monitoring and care.
6. Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
7. Complete patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
8. Dispense and check medication.
9. Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
10. Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and process changes.
11. Engage, coach, and develop your team.
12. Proactively support and share clinical best practices across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Your Skills and Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
* Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care.
* Ability to confidently lead a clinical team.
* Experience implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and consultations.
* Skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues to achieve their best.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centers and referral hospitals. We also have a growing presence overseas in France, Germany, and Spain.
We support a large, connected community of colleagues providing exceptional care. Being part of Medivet means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options. Join us and be part of our exciting future!
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