Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time maternity cover position offers the chance to become part of a well-established small animal practice nestled in the picturesque semi-rural town of Leominster. You’ll work 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 Saturday shifts and no on-call or bank holiday commitments—the kind of sustainable schedule that actually lets you have a life outside work. The practice values strong mentorship and clinical development, so you’ll have genuine support to shape your nursing career.

Your day will blend hands-on nursing care with opportunities to deliver nurse-led appointments, assist in theatres, and contribute to clinical coaching across the practice. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and a team of 9 nurses plus 8 reception and admin colleagues, creating a collaborative environment where you’re genuinely supported rather than left to sink or swim.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient and client care across all nursing duties
• Support surgical and procedural work, including pre- and post-operative care
• Lead nurse consultations and manage schedule 3 activities
• Monitor patients and manage admissions, discharges, and transfers to out-of-hours or specialist care as directed by the veterinary team
• Dispense and check medications accurately
• Contribute to team coordination and practice efficiency through briefings and collaborative working
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards
• Support clinical coaching and development within the practice

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their impact on practice performance
• Coaching and influencing skills to bring out the best in colleagues

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical), 24/7 private GP service, 24-hour counselling support (phone or in person)
• Leave & Time Off: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service, plus an additional paid ‘Day for You’ to use as you wish
• Professional Development: £750 clinical CPD per year plus 2 days’ paid leave, internal CPD access, clinical communities, funded certificate opportunities
• Financial & Practical: Life assurance (3x salary), VDS and RCVS fees paid, interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
• Discounts: Medivet products and services

About the Practice

This Medivet practice is part of a leading UK veterinary care provider with multiple locations, 24-hour centres, and referral facilities across the UK and growing international presence in France, Germany, and Spain. The practice operates with best-in-class equipment and treatment options while prioritising team wellbeing and professional development.

The Leominster location is a semi-rural small animal practice with a strong emphasis on supportive culture and exceptional patient care. The 17-person team (vets, nurses, and reception/admin staff) works collaboratively to deliver compassionate care and foster an environment where colleagues feel valued and supported in their career growth.