Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position based in Redbourn, St Albans—a charming location in Hertfordshire with excellent commuting links. You’ll be at the heart of clinical delivery, leading nurse appointments and supporting the veterinary team through consultations, surgeries and procedures. The practice is committed to exceptional patient and client care, and you’ll work within a collaborative team that values both clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.

The role offers real variety: you’ll conduct nurse-led clinics, manage patient admissions and discharges, deliver hands-on patient care, and support procedures under veterinary direction. You’ll have the autonomy to lead in your nursing specialty whilst being backed by a supportive practice culture that genuinely cares about your development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led appointments and schedule 3 activities, maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care
• Support veterinary surgeons during consultations, surgeries and procedures
• Manage patient monitoring, admissions and discharge protocols
• Ensure compliance with all RCVS regulatory standards and practice operational procedures
• Work collaboratively within the team to deliver consistent, exceptional care

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Team player with strong collaborative approach
• Commitment to maintaining regulatory and operational standards

Benefits

• Salary: £30,500 per year
• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus bank holidays (rising with service), plus an additional ‘Day for You’ paid day off
• CPD & Learning: £750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid study leave per year, access to clinical communities and internal development pathways
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, health cash plan from day one, life assurance at 3x salary
• Professional fees: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional perks: Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
• Career pathways: Funded certificates and internal progression opportunities within the Medivet group

About the Practice

This Medivet practice is part of Medivet Group Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent veterinary healthcare providers. The practice in Redbourn offers comprehensive small animal veterinary services and is supported by Medivet’s extensive network, including access to 24-hour hospital facilities and specialist clinical communities for ongoing professional development.

Medivet is known for prioritising employee experience and wellbeing alongside clinical excellence. The group invests significantly in staff development, offers transparent career pathways, and fosters a culture where nursing professionals feel genuinely supported and valued.