Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Medivet Enfield Great Cambridge Road is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, progressive small animal practice. You’ll work four days a week with a manageable 1:6 weekend rota covering the nearby 24-Hour Hospital, giving you genuine work-life balance while staying clinically engaged.

This is a role built around autonomy and variety. You’ll deliver nurse-led clinics, support surgical procedures, manage patient admissions and discharges, and mentor veterinary students. The practice combines routine consultations with diagnostics and surgical work, so no two days are the same. You’ll have access to Medivet’s wider hospital and referral network, meaning complex cases and specialist expertise are just a phone call away.

If you’re ambitious, there’s a clear path forward. Medivet supports nurses moving into head nursing, clinical coaching, or leadership roles through structured development pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and carry out nurse-led appointments, including schedule 3 activities and support during consults and surgeries
• Manage patient monitoring, admissions, and discharges in line with regulatory and practice standards
• Provide exceptional client communication and care throughout treatment pathways
• Work collaboratively within the supportive nursing and clinical team
• Mentor veterinary students where appropriate

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for patient and client care
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• Willingness to support a busy, diverse caseload

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 per year
• Annual Leave: 5 weeks plus bank holidays, rising with length of service, plus one additional paid ‘Day for You’
• Learning & Development: £750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year for professional development; access to clinical communities, internal CPD, and Medivet’s 24-hour hospitals
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, life assurance at 3x salary
• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
• Career Development: Structured pathways into head nursing, clinical coaching, or leadership roles

About the Practice

Medivet Enfield Great Cambridge Road is part of Medivet, a leading veterinary care provider operating over 400 practices across the UK and Europe, including 24-hour centres and specialist referral hospitals. The practice is well-equipped to deliver routine and advanced small animal care, with strong support networks and access to specialist expertise.

Medivet’s philosophy centres on treating both pets and people well. The organisation invests in its teams through formal training pathways, peer support, and a collaborative culture where nurses are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers.