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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 will include:

• 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

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

• Has previous leadership or senior nursing experience

• Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care

• Works well within a collaborative team environment

• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills

• Is 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?

At Medivet Borehamwood, you’ll be part of a close-knit and welcoming team with the added benefit of support from Medivet Watford 24 Hour Hospital, our sister clinic. This partnership provides access to advanced diagnostics, 24-hour care, and a strong network of experienced colleagues across the region.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

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

About you

You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a confident leader with experience of getting the best out of every colleague.

We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• 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