Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll be joining Medivet Dulwich at an exciting moment—the practice is undergoing a full refurbishment, and you'll have the chance to help shape a modern, well-equipped clinic. Working a 4-day week with 1:6 weekend cover and a guaranteed set day off each week, this role prioritises your work-life balance alongside clinical excellence. The clinic manages a varied small animal caseload of approximately 70% cats and 30% dogs, with a busy mix of consultations and surgical procedures. You'll work alongside a 3-vet team led by Branch Partner Inga (over 9 years' experience, Small Animal Surgery certificate), student veterinary nurses, veterinary care assistants, and a dedicated client care team. Modern facilities include X-ray, ultrasound, dental, and in-house laboratory equipment. There's real scope for nurse-led consultations, and the practice is committed to supporting your development through tailored training and a bespoke nutritional ambassador programme. Clinical communities bring vets and nurses with shared interests together regularly for collaboration and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care through nurse-led appointments and scheduled activities, supporting consultations, surgeries, and procedures
• Manage patient monitoring and care, including admissions and discharges
• Provide outstanding client communication and support
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of regulatory and operational compliance

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Team player mentality with a commitment to practice standards

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 4-day week with 1:6 weekend rota and a guaranteed set day off each week
• Health and wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Annual leave: 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service), plus an additional paid 'Day for You'
• Learning and development: £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid leave per year, access to clinical communities and internal CPD, funded certificates and internal career pathways
• Professional support: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional perks: Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services

About the Practice

Medivet Dulwich is part of Medivet, a leading UK veterinary care provider operating over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals across the UK and Europe. The practice is known for supporting professional development and creating collaborative team environments where clinical interests are nurtured. The East Dulwich location is currently undergoing full refurbishment with modern facilities and equipment already in place, making this an ideal time to join a practice investing in its future.