Head Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a clinical leadership opportunity spanning two Medivet branches in Muswell Hill, just one mile apart. You'll split your time equally between both sites, providing consistent leadership and mentorship to the nursing teams. The role combines hands-on patient care with strategic team development—you'll lead nurse-led appointments, manage admissions and discharges, and support surgical procedures whilst setting the clinical and cultural tone for your nursing colleagues. The rota includes weekend commitments: either one in three Saturdays at a branch site, one in three Saturdays or Sundays at Hendon 24 Hospital, or one in six full weekends at Hendon 24 Hospital. You'll also share bank holiday shifts (2–3 per year) and on-call weeks (2–3 per year), ensuring continuity of care across the group's 24-hour provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical leadership, inspiration and development to nursing teams across both branches
• Lead nurse-led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures
• Manage patient monitoring, admissions and discharges with exceptional attention to detail
• Uphold all regulatory, practice and operational standards and compliance requirements
• Provide mentorship and professional development to nursing colleagues, helping them grow and excel
• Ensure consistently exceptional patient and client care across both sites

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of inspiring and developing team members
• Confidence in clinical decision-making and patient care delivery
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient, client and colleague care
• Flexibility to work the required weekend and on-call rota pattern

Benefits

• Salary: £37,000 per year
• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service), plus an extra 'Day for You' paid day off
• Learning and development: £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid leave per year; access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospital resources; funded certificates and internal career pathways
• Health and 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

About the Practice

Medivet is a multi-branch small animal veterinary group with a strong presence across London and the South East. The Muswell Hill and Hendon operations are part of a larger network that includes a dedicated 24-hour hospital facility at Hendon, providing advanced care and emergency services. The group prioritises employee wellbeing and career development, offering structured progression pathways and access to specialist clinical resources. The practice operates modern facilities with comprehensive diagnostic and surgical capabilities, supported by a collaborative culture where nursing teams play a central clinical role. As a larger group, Medivet provides the infrastructure and professional support systems that allow nurses to develop specialist skills and leadership capabilities whilst maintaining direct patient care.